Bei Jing Ri Bao Ke Hu Duan·2026-01-17 10:22Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk is seeking $79 billion to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming fraud due to OpenAI's shift from its non-profit origins to a partnership with Microsoft [1] Group 1: Legal Claims - Musk's legal team filed documents detailing the compensation request, citing financial economist Paul Vazan's estimate of Musk's contributions to OpenAI, including a $38 million seed donation [1] - The lawsuit claims Musk is entitled to a significant portion of OpenAI's current $500 billion valuation due to alleged fraud [1] - Musk plans to seek punitive damages in addition to the compensation [1] Group 2: Company Responses - OpenAI and Microsoft have denied Musk's allegations, with OpenAI describing the lawsuit as baseless and part of a harassment campaign [1] - OpenAI anticipates that Musk will make attention-grabbing claims as the case progresses [1] - A Microsoft lawyer stated there is no evidence that Microsoft "aided and abetted" OpenAI in any wrongdoing [1]