2026-01-18 08:33:17

A major lawsuit has been filed against OpenAI and Microsoft, with the plaintiff seeking up to $134 billion in damages. The core allegation centers on OpenAI's departure from its original non-profit mission—described as fraudulent to early supporters. The claim also targets what's being characterized as "unjust enrichment," arguing the two companies have unfairly profited from developments they built upon the foundational commitment to operate as a non-profit entity. This case could have broader implications for how tech companies navigate mission statements and stakeholder expectations in the AI era.

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CryptoTarotReader

· 4h ago

Yeah, OpenAI should have been sued a long time ago. A non-profit turning into a money-making machine—even heaven finds it hard to watch. --- 13.4 billion? Feels still too little. These people have scammed more than that. --- Haha, hilarious. Raising funds under the banner of non-profit, then turning around to cut the leeks—that's the true Web3 spirit. --- Another example of mission drift... When will tech companies get tired of this trick? --- How do early supporters of OpenAI feel now... Was it worth stepping into this trap?

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GasFeeSobber

· 6h ago

Haha, OpenAI's move is truly brilliant, from the savior to the king of harvesting profits, perfectly illustrating what it means for ideals to become reality.

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BankruptcyArtist

· 6h ago

Haha, here we go again. OpenAI's move is truly remarkable... From non-profit to "reasonable commercialization," just fancy talk. 13.4 billion, is this compensation figure serious? I feel more like it's throwing a tantrum... Early believers being cut off and still pretending to understand, it's really a bit uncomfortable. If this gets big enough, maybe it will make other big companies tighten up... Probably not, haha. Feels like there's no clear judgment, in the end, the big companies still win, sigh. Why is it always like this... Promises are made well, but in the end, it's all about利益驱动. Oh my God, the Web3 folks are about to have something to say again.

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MEVHunterZhang

· 6h ago

NGL, OpenAI this time is indeed a bit embarrassing... They used to talk a big game and do their own thing, and now they're being sued in court, serving them right.

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AirdropHarvester

· 6h ago

ngl, it's the same old trick, talking about original mission and purpose nicely, but when it comes to money, everything changes. What can a claim of 13.4 billion really move? I've known for a long time that the non-profit approach is just a facade. Now that it's brought to court, are you only regretting it now? OpenAI's recent moves are really unsustainable; VC capital is just like this. Anyway, early believers are all caught up. Probably in the end, it'll just settle. Big companies playing by legal rules—no one can beat that. Pity for those who truly believed in the non-profit cause. Honestly, this lawsuit is a bit ironic. Who didn't know from the start that it would end up like this...

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shadowy_supercoder

· 6h ago

Haha, OpenAI has been sued again, this time asking for 13.4 billion. That's pretty intense... But honestly, what were these people thinking back then? --- Early supporters are only now realizing? Feels a bit late... --- "Ceasing to be non-profit" is a bad look, no wonder they got exploited. --- I suggest that all projects claiming to change the world should sign a life-and-death agreement to avoid this kind of drama in the future. --- Wow, the lawsuit amount... Can the court really award this much? Feels like it might be reduced. --- Wait, they're only suing now? What were these early investors doing back then? --- Basically, they promised an empty check back then, now they're being held accountable.

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BlockchainNewbie

· 6h ago

Haha, openai really screwed up this time. From a non-profit to a money-making machine, it's just a matter of a few years. --- Damn, 13.4 billion? Is this compensation figure serious? Feels like a joke. --- Basically, early supporters got their heads cut off. Who told you to trust these people? --- Another story of "We are here to change the world" ending with "We are here to change account balances." Web3 folks have seen this all before. --- Hey, if they win this case, does it mean other AI companies should also be cautious of mission creep? --- Mission statement is the biggest scam. Did you guys realize that? --- Wait, can 13.4 billion really be paid out? Feels like it will settle for a small amount you can't even see.

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ProtocolRebel

· 6h ago

Haha, 13.4 billion? Think again. OpenAI has long gone astray, and this lawsuit is a bit late. --- It's the same old story. Promising to be non-profit but secretly raising funds in the venture capital circle—classic money-grabbing. --- Wait, can they win this round? It seems very difficult. --- Basically, early supporters got cut, and now they’re just realizing it? --- I just want to know how much blame Microsoft should take here. --- Non-profit? Haha, they should have sued long ago. These two companies are making a fortune. --- Here they come, the Web3 trendsetter has turned into a negative example for AI.

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