Elon Musk's math-based damage claim against OpenAI and Microsoft has left many questioning his motives. The billionaire entrepreneur is seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion, a staggering amount that experts say may be inflated by unverifiable calculations.
At the center of the dispute is C. Paul Wazzan, an expert economist who was hired by Musk to estimate the value of his contributions to OpenAI. According to OpenAI, Wazzan's methodology is "made up" and his results are "unverifiable." The company argues that Wazzan ignored crucial factors, such as the leadership dispute within OpenAI that led to Musk's departure in 2018.
Wazzan's estimates were based on four key factors: Musk's financial contributions, proposed equity stake, current equity stake in xAI, and non-monetary contributions. However, experts point out that Wazzan's calculations are unclear and lack transparency, making it impossible for a jury to adjust the damages.
OpenAI also claims that Wazzan cherry-picked convenient factors to support Musk's claim, dismissing the contributions of co-founders and investors like Microsoft, which invested billions of dollars into OpenAI's for-profit affiliate after Musk left. Furthermore, Wazzan allegedly ignored the value of non-monetary contributions, such as Musk's reputation and prestige.
The lawsuit has raised questions about Musk's motivations and whether he is attempting to stifle a competitor by claiming damages from OpenAI. The tech giant argues that Musk's suit is a harassment campaign aimed at delaying the development of competing AI technology.
As the trial approaches in April, it remains to be seen how the court will rule on Wazzan's calculations and whether Musk's claims are grounded in reality or simply a product of inflated math.
At the center of the dispute is C. Paul Wazzan, an expert economist who was hired by Musk to estimate the value of his contributions to OpenAI. According to OpenAI, Wazzan's methodology is "made up" and his results are "unverifiable." The company argues that Wazzan ignored crucial factors, such as the leadership dispute within OpenAI that led to Musk's departure in 2018.
Wazzan's estimates were based on four key factors: Musk's financial contributions, proposed equity stake, current equity stake in xAI, and non-monetary contributions. However, experts point out that Wazzan's calculations are unclear and lack transparency, making it impossible for a jury to adjust the damages.
OpenAI also claims that Wazzan cherry-picked convenient factors to support Musk's claim, dismissing the contributions of co-founders and investors like Microsoft, which invested billions of dollars into OpenAI's for-profit affiliate after Musk left. Furthermore, Wazzan allegedly ignored the value of non-monetary contributions, such as Musk's reputation and prestige.
The lawsuit has raised questions about Musk's motivations and whether he is attempting to stifle a competitor by claiming damages from OpenAI. The tech giant argues that Musk's suit is a harassment campaign aimed at delaying the development of competing AI technology.
As the trial approaches in April, it remains to be seen how the court will rule on Wazzan's calculations and whether Musk's claims are grounded in reality or simply a product of inflated math.
I mean, what's the actual math here? I need to see the sources and breakdowns for these numbers. This whole thing smells like a PR stunt to me. If Musk is really just trying to get damages, why not go through the proper channels and have an independent review? OpenAI seems pretty credible in saying that Wazzan's methodology is whack 
We need more transparency here, or this whole thing might end up looking like a joke in court.
. What really gets me is how much money is at stake here – it's basically like a game of AI Monopoly 
. And let's be real, the numbers just don't add up, right? I'm not surprised experts think his math is wonky 
. Maybe Musk is trying to distract us from something else while he's busy building that Hyperloop 
. It'll be interesting to see how this whole thing plays out in April 
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and wazzan's calculations are hella unclear 
, can't trust the numbers. plus wazzan ignored some major points, like who got kicked out of openAI in 2018 
. this whole thing feels like a stalling tactic to me, like musk just wants to mess with openai and slow down their progress 
. but at the same time, if musk's really upset about the way he was treated, maybe he should've spoken up sooner instead of trying to take them to court 
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. $79-134 billion is just insane 
. Anyway, I'm keeping an eye on this one - might be a wild ride in court! 
. I mean, $79 billion to $134 billion? That's some wild math right there 
. OpenAI's got him dead to rights – his methodology is suspect at best, and he's basically cherry-picking numbers to make Musk look good 
. Musk's reputation and prestige? Please, that's like saying a pretty face is worth millions 
. It's all just a bunch of hooey, if you ask me. I'm rooting for OpenAI to take Musk down a peg 
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. The numbers just don't add up and Wazzan's methodology sounds super sketchy to me 
. I'm all for fair play, but this feels like Musk is trying to strong-arm his way out of losing in the game 
. Mark my words, the court is gonna call him out on some serious math-mumbo-jumbo and he'll be left looking like the clown that he is 