Elon Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman in federal court

Elon Musk has revived a federal lawsuit against Sam Altman, alleging that he was misled into co-founding OpenAI under the premise that it would operate as a nonprofit organization. Musk claims that after investing millions, he was deceived as Altman and others, including Microsoft, transitioned OpenAI into a for-profit entity, engaging in self-dealing practices. The lawsuit describes Musk's experience as one of betrayal, asserting that he was "courted and deceived" by Altman and OpenAI President Greg Brockman. Musk contends that he was promised a commitment to safety and openness, which he now characterizes as a facade for profit-driven motives. The lawsuit also implicates Microsoft, which has invested heavily in OpenAI, suggesting that the tech giant sought to gain leverage over the organization. Musk's claims echo those from a previous lawsuit he filed in California earlier this year, which he later withdrew. The current lawsuit highlights Musk's ongoing concerns about the implications of artificial intelligence and the direction of OpenAI under its current leadership.

- Elon Musk has filed a federal lawsuit against Sam Altman, claiming he was misled into co-founding OpenAI.

- Musk alleges that OpenAI was initially presented as a nonprofit but later became a for-profit entity.

- The lawsuit accuses Altman and others of engaging in self-dealing and betraying Musk's trust.

- Microsoft is also named in the lawsuit for its significant investment and influence over OpenAI.

- This lawsuit follows a previous one Musk filed earlier in the year, which he subsequently dropped.