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Elon Musk’s legal case against OpenAI is hilariously bad

Mar 02, 2024 - theverge.com
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the organization and its CEO, Sam Altman, of operating as a for-profit tech company while pretending to be a nonprofit for the benefit of humanity. Musk alleges that OpenAI has breached a non-existent contract, referring to a "Founding Agreement" that is not attached as an exhibit in the lawsuit. The complaint also cites an email exchange between Altman and Musk, which Musk's lawyers argue constitutes a contract.

However, the article suggests that Musk's understanding of contract law is flawed, with the author noting that the elements Musk cites do not constitute a valid contract. The author predicts that the case will likely be dismissed for "failure to state a claim," and criticizes Musk's lawyers for pursuing a frivolous lawsuit to rack up billable hours.

Key takeaways:

  • Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company is not a nonprofit designed to benefit humanity, but a regular tech company aiming to make a lot of money.
  • The lawsuit includes a claim for breach of contract, despite the fact that Musk is alleging OpenAI breached a contract that does not exist.
  • The complaint references a 'Founding Agreement' that is not attached as an exhibit and is described as a vibe caught in some emails.
  • The lawsuit is seen as a potential gold mine for law schools due to its unusual claims and the likelihood of OpenAI's response being a 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss for 'failure to state a claim.'
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