Justin Sun Sues Actress Jing Tian Over $4.1M Egg Agreement

Tron founder Justin Sun has filed a lawsuit against Chinese actress Jing Tian, claiming she backed out of a 30 million yuan ($4.1 million) agreement to provide her eggs. The case, playing out in Chinese courts, has drawn attention for Sun's admission that he consulted an AI before deciding to sue.

Sun said he reached out to Jing after a long-held admiration for her, and the two allegedly agreed on the sum. Sun claims Jing later demanded more money. He turned to Claude, an AI assistant developed by Anthropic, for guidance. Claude recommended he terminate the deal, Sun said. He followed that advice and filed the lawsuit.

Sun went on record saying he uses Claude regularly for business decisions worth “tens of millions of dollars daily,” and that the AI helps run audits across his companies. He did not specify how much human oversight sits on top of Claude’s output. Asked whether a Chinese AI might have produced a different recommendation, Sun did not give a clear answer.

Jing Tian has denied Sun’s version of events. Her studio issued an official statement, and she posted on her personal social media, both pointing toward a legal resolution. “She believes in law and justice, and she wants the matter handled through legal channels,” the studio said. She has not engaged further with the public spectacle.

The contrast between the two approaches is sharp. Sun went public quickly, sharing details most people would keep private. Jing’s team has stayed measured, releasing only brief statements pointing to court.

Sun’s use of Claude for a personal matter, not a token listing or business acquisition, but a deeply private arrangement, has sparked a broader conversation in China about where AI fits in human decision-making. Critics note the difference between using AI to flag risk in a smart contract and asking it whether to walk away from a 30 million yuan personal agreement. Sun appears to see no meaningful line between the two.

The cultural dimension also surfaced. The question of whether a Chinese AI would have produced a different recommendation touches on the idea that AI systems carry the values and assumptions of their training, which may not be culturally neutral. Sun did not engage with the question seriously.

For now, both sides are heading toward court. Sun’s lawsuit is filed. Jing’s denials are on record. Neither party seems likely to settle quietly. Sun’s interview admission that Claude drives major business calls worth tens of millions daily, and that the same AI told him to end a 30 million yuan personal deal, is a detail that is hard to walk back.

Jing’s studio put out its denial. She posted hers. Sun talked to Claude, and then to the press.