Elon Musk sues OpenAI for switching to non-profit model

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Elon Musk is asking the court to stop OpenAI from changing its operating model, alleging antitrust violations and misrepresentation of its original mission.

Billionaire Elon Musk has just filed a lawsuit to prevent OpenAI from converting its operating model from non-profit to for-profit.

Musk alleges that the change not only violates US antitrust laws but also undermines the transparency and non-profit goals of the organization. The move marks a new escalation in the contentious relationship between Elon Musk and OpenAI.

In the lawsuit, Mr. Musk emphasized that OpenAI, under the leadership of CEO Sam Altman, would not be able to afford the damages if he won the case. He also pointed out that OpenAI, along with Microsoft — its largest partner — intentionally prevented investors from funding industry competitors, violating the Sherman Act.

Elon Musk also accused OpenAI of illegally using sensitive information thanks to its close relationship with Microsoft, which could violate the Clayton Act.

In response to the allegations, OpenAI representative Hannah Wong asserted that these allegations are baseless. She said OpenAI is still in discussions with regulators about changes to its organizational structure and is committed to maintaining transparency.

Founded in 2015 as a nonprofit, OpenAI has pledged to prioritize public good over the development of artificial intelligence. However, in 2019, it transitioned to a “limited-profit” model to attract investment and offer equity to employees. The decision was controversial in the tech community, with many arguing that it undermined the organization’s original mission.

Elon Musk was one of the founders of OpenAI but left the board in 2018 due to conflicts of interest with his role as CEO of Tesla. He recently founded his own AI company called xAI, expressing his ambition to compete in the field of artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk’s lawsuit could have major implications not only for OpenAI, but for the AI ​​industry as a whole. If the court rules in Musk’s favor, it would set an important precedent for the transparency and accountability of large tech organizations in regulating their operating models. Conversely, if OpenAI wins, it would bolster support for the “limited profit” model it pursues.

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