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Mar 17, 2026 8:01 AM

Elon Musk Says Potential Proceeds Of OpenAI Lawsuit Will Go To Charity— 'I Will In No Way Enrich Myself'

The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, declared that any legal victory in his ongoing case against OpenAI will be donated to charity, emphasizing his non-profit intentions.

Musk took to X, late Monday, to post about his ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, co-founded by Sam Altman.

“Btw, the proceeds of any legal victory in the OpenAI case will be donated to charity. I will in no way enrich myself,” wrote Musk.

Btw, the proceeds of any legal victory in the OpenAI case will be donated to charity. I will in no way enrich myself.

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 16, 2026

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