The company further emphasized that Musk continued donating to OpenAI even after learning about the capped-profit model in early 2019, suggesting his lawsuit is motivated by his own competitive interests—namely, the 2023 launch of his rival AI company, xAI.
Microsoft: Musk’s Lawsuit Is Legally Flawed
Microsoft, which has invested approximately $13 billion in OpenAI, similarly dismissed Musk’s claims as unfounded and lacking specificity. The tech giant argued that it has no direct involvement in OpenAI’s nonprofit-to-profit transition and should not be dragged into the dispute.
Microsoft also disputed Musk’s allegations that it engaged in anti-competitive practices, refuting claims that it agreed not to fund OpenAI’s competitors, including Musk’s xAI.
Government Agencies Weigh In on Board Overlap Concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have been investigating OpenAI and Microsoft’s partnership, particularly regarding alleged board interlocks.
