Limitless Podcast Elon vs Sam Altman: The $134 Billion Lawsuit Could End OpenAI
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Jan 20, 2026 Elon Musk is ramping up a $134 billion lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming betrayal over its shift to a profit model. Diary entries from OpenAI's Greg Brockman could serve as key evidence in this clash. The discussion delves into OpenAI's new advertising strategy for its free users and the revenue implications. Additionally, Tesla's advancements in Full Self-Driving technology and a new partnership with Cerebrus are highlighted, along with the potential impact on the AI landscape from competitors like Google and Anthropic.
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Donation Turned Multi‑Billion Lawsuit
- Elon Musk is suing OpenAI for converting his $38M donation into a for-profit stake valued up to $134B today.
- Greg Brockman's 2017 journal entries are used as pivotal evidence in the case and show internal debate about converting to a B‑Corp.
Diary Entries Strengthen Musk's Claim
- Greg Brockman's diary entries include lines like "It'd be wrong to steal the nonprofit from him" referencing Elon.
- The entries suggest internal intent to remove Musk and convert the structure, which Elon frames as betrayal.
Trial Could Unwind Microsoft Partnership
- If Elon wins a damages award near $134B it could unravel Microsoft’s stake and the Microsoft–OpenAI partnership.
- That outcome could materially shift AI company valuations and market dynamics across the sector.