Why OpenAI Sees the Lawsuit as a Power Play

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From OpenAI’s perspective, the lawsuit looks less like a legitimate financial dispute and more like a pressure campaign. Musk’s net worth sits near $700 billion, according to rankings cited by Forbes, meaning even a $134 billion payout would barely move the needle relative to his overall wealth. That context fuels OpenAI’s claim that the case fits a broader “pattern of harassment.”

The company has already warned investors and partners that Musk may make “attention-grabbing claims” as the trial approaches in April. With the case set to be heard in Oakland, California, the outcome could shape not only OpenAI’s future—but also how courts interpret founder intent, nonprofit promises, and the commercialization of AI at massive scale.

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calling it harassment might be fair but the governance questions are still real