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OpenAI Fires Back Against Musk, Claims He Wanted An OpenAI For-Profit
In a shocking turn of events, OpenAI has fired back at Elon Musk, claiming that the billionaire entrepreneur wanted the company to go for-profit in 2017. The claim comes as part of an ongoing legal battle between the two parties.
According to OpenAI’s latest filing, Musk proposed creating a for-profit OpenAI in 2017, but when he didn’t get majority equity, he walked away. The company has stated that it is “grateful” for Musk’s early contributions, but now sees his lawsuit as a case of sour grapes.
The legal battle between the two parties has been ongoing for months, with Musk accusing OpenAI of abandoning its original nonprofit mission to make its AI research available to all. However, OpenAI disputes these claims, stating that it is simply adapting to changes in the market and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the company.
In a strongly worded statement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said, “You can’t sue your way to artificial general intelligence.” He added, “We should be competing in the marketplace rather than the courtroom.”
Musk’s legal team has accused OpenAI of depriving xAI of capital by extracting promises from investors not to fund it and the competition. However, OpenAI claims that it is simply ensuring fairness and preventing a monopoly.
The situation remains contentious, with no end in sight for this bitter feud between two of the biggest names in AI research.
Source: techcrunch.com
