Elon Musk files new lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
Elon Musk has refiled a lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging racketeering and misrepresentation, seeking to nullify OpenAI's Microsoft agreement and restitution for his contributions amid ongoing investigations.
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Elon Musk has filed a new lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, reigniting a legal dispute over the company's direction and practices. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015, previously sued the organization in February, claiming it had strayed from its original nonprofit mission by prioritizing private customers for its advanced AI technologies. Although he dropped that lawsuit in June after OpenAI released emails suggesting Musk had acknowledged the need for profit to support AI development, he has now refiled in federal court, expanding his claims. The new 83-page lawsuit accuses OpenAI of racketeering and alleges that Musk was misled into co-founding the organization. Musk's attorney described the situation as a conflict between altruism and greed, asserting that Altman and others manipulated Musk's humanitarian concerns regarding AI risks. The lawsuit seeks a judicial ruling to nullify OpenAI's licensing agreement with Microsoft and demands restitution for Musk's contributions to the company. This legal action comes amid ongoing scrutiny of OpenAI, including investigations by the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding potential consumer protection violations and misleading investors.
- Elon Musk has filed a new lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, claiming racketeering and misrepresentation.
- The lawsuit seeks to nullify OpenAI's licensing agreement with Microsoft and demands restitution for Musk's contributions.
- Musk's previous lawsuit was dropped after OpenAI released emails suggesting he acknowledged the need for profit.
- The case highlights tensions between Musk's vision for AI and OpenAI's current business practices.
- OpenAI is currently under investigation by regulatory bodies for potential violations.
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