Elon Musk Is Right to Call Out Sam Altman’s OpenAI Hypocrisy
Mar 01, 2024 - bloomberg.com
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, a leading AI company, and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing them of breaking their founding agreement to build powerful AI systems for the benefit of humanity. Musk alleges that OpenAI has become a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft, contrary to its stated mission.
The lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco court, criticizes the influence of Big Tech on AI startups, suggesting that their noble goals are often compromised. The case brings attention to the humanitarian posturing of AI businesses.
Key takeaways:
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing them of breaking their founding agreement about building AI systems for the benefit of humanity.
Musk alleges that OpenAI has become a closed-source subsidiary of Microsoft, contrary to its mission statement.
The lawsuit was filed in a San Francisco court.
This legal action puts a spotlight on the humanitarian posturing by AI businesses.
