Musk is seeking unspecified monetary damages from what he calls “ill-gotten gains” by OpenAI. OpenAI and Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Musk contends he contributed about $38 million — roughly 60% of OpenAI’s early funding — along with strategic guidance and credibility, based on assurances that the organization would remain a nonprofit dedicated to the public benefit. The lawsuit accuses OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman (above) and Greg Brockman of plotting a for-profit switch to enrich themselves. REUTERS The lawsuit accuses OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of plotting a for-profit switch to enrich themselves, culminating in multibillion-dollar deals with Microsoft and a recent restructuring. OpenAI, Altman and Brockman have denied the claims, and they called Musk “a frustrated commercial competitor seeking to slow down a mission-driven market leader.” Microsoft, which is also a defendant, urged Gonzalez Rogers to toss Musk’s claims against it. Above, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with Altman in 2023. Getty Images Microsoft, which is also a defendant, urged Gonzalez Rogers to toss Musk’s claims against it. A lawyer for Microsoft said there was no evidence that the company “aided and abetted” OpenAI. Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Start your day with all you need to know Morning Report delivers the latest news, videos, photos and more. Thanks for signing up!