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OpenAI Fires Back Against Musk, Claims He Wanted an OpenAI For-Profit
In a surprise move, OpenAI has fired back against Elon Musk’s lawsuit, claiming the billionaire entrepreneur himself once wanted to turn the AI research organization into a for-profit entity.
According to reports published by TechCrunch, OpenAI released a series of emails that allegedly show Musk pushing for OpenAI to pursue a for-profit model. This is in stark contrast to the original nonprofit mission Musk had initially supported when he became involved with the organization.
It appears that Musk’s desire to commercialize OpenAI stemmed from his disappointment at not being able to secure majority equity, sources close to the matter revealed.
The emails reportedly show Musk expressing frustration over OpenAI’s decision to remain a nonprofit and stating his intention to create a competing AI research organization. This move would have allowed him to capitalize on OpenAI’s research while still maintaining control.
However, when he didn’t get his way, Musk allegedly abandoned his plans for a for-profit OpenAI and instead opted to form xAI, an AI-focused startup that is reportedly backed by significant investments from prominent investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Fidelity.
The controversy has sparked heated debate within the tech community, with some siding with Musk’s claims of unfair competition while others support OpenAI’s stance.
Source: techcrunch.com
