Elon Musk Names Microsoft in OpenAI Suit, Reveals Rejected 2018 ICO. Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI now includes Microsoft and other backers, alleging a profit-driven values shift. Court documents reveal Musk opposed OpenAI’s 2018 cryptocurrency launch idea, citing his long history with this question. OpenAI claims Musk knew about its profit-seeking pivot since as early as 2015, citing financial necessity for AI advancements. #ElonMusk #OpenAI #Microsoft #Lawsuit #Crypto