OpenAI Responds to Elon Musk Lawsuit Over Claims of Abandoning Nonprofit Mission

Published: 06 March 2024 at 04:42

OpenAI, the most valuable AI startup, refutes Elon Musk\'s allegations by stating that he wanted control of the company through a merger with Tesla or full control, which was against the mission of the organization. Musk sued OpenAI, accusing it of prioritizing profits over the nonprofit mission. The startup clarified that transitioning to a for-profit structure was necessary for funding AGI research. The legal battle could impact the future of AI development and industry dynamics. OpenAI emphasized its commitment to developing safe AGI for all of humanity and denied accusations of abandoning open-source principles.

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