Elon Musk has once again filed a lawsuit against Sam Altman, claiming that he was manipulated into co-founding OpenAI under false pretenses. Musk alleges that Altman and current OpenAI President Greg Brockman deceived him by presenting the organization as a non-profit when in reality, they were engaging in for-profit activities behind the scenes.
The lawsuit paints a picture of betrayal on a grand scale, describing the actions of Altman and his associates as “of Shakespearean proportions.” Musk’s claims in the latest lawsuit echo those made in a previous lawsuit filed in California earlier this year, which Musk eventually dropped.
According to Musk, Altman and Brockman promised that OpenAI would prioritize safety and openness over profit-driven motives, reassuring Musk that the non-profit structure would ensure neutrality. However, Musk now alleges that this was all a facade designed to lure him into co-founding the organization.
The lawsuit also implicates Microsoft in the situation, claiming that the tech giant sought to gain leverage by getting OpenAI to rely on its cloud computing system. Despite Musk’s personal admiration for Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, the lawsuit asserts that the values of the two organizations did not align.
Microsoft, as the biggest investor in OpenAI, has reportedly invested billions of dollars into the company and has allegedly worked to further entrench itself within OpenAI. The lawsuit suggests that Microsoft’s influence over OpenAI has been steadily growing over the years.
Elon Musk’s latest lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI paints a grim picture of manipulation, deception, and betrayal. Musk’s claims of being misled into co-founding the organization under false pretenses, coupled with allegations of Microsoft’s undue influence, highlight the complexities and power dynamics at play in the world of big tech and artificial intelligence. Only time will tell how this legal battle will unfold and what impact it will have on the future of OpenAI and its relationships with key players in the tech industry.
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