OpenAI publishes more of Elon Musk's internal emails showing he originally favored a for-profit structure
Dec 14, 2024 - businessinsider.com
OpenAI has published old emails from Elon Musk in a blog post, revealing his past support for transitioning the AI startup to a for-profit structure, which contrasts with his current legal actions against the company. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI, has sued the organization multiple times in the past year to prevent it from adopting a traditional business model, accusing OpenAI of deviating from its original nonprofit mission. OpenAI's blog post and legal filing allege that Musk attempted to undermine the company while developing his own AI venture, xAI.
The emails show Musk's early advocacy for a for-profit model, which he later opposed when he did not secure majority equity. OpenAI claims Musk wanted the company to merge with Tesla and criticized his legal maneuvers as attempts to hinder OpenAI's progress. Musk's lawyers assert he continued contributing to OpenAI until 2020, despite leaving its board in 2018. OpenAI argues that Musk should focus on competing in the marketplace rather than through legal challenges.
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OpenAI published Elon Musk's old emails, revealing his push for the AI startup to adopt a for-profit structure.
Musk has repeatedly sued OpenAI to prevent its transition from a nonprofit to a for-profit organization.
OpenAI accused Musk of attempting to hinder the startup while developing his own AI company, xAI.
OpenAI claims Musk wanted the startup to merge with Tesla and criticized his legal actions as attempts to "reframe his claims."
