Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again turned his attention to his long-standing rival, OpenAI, by filing a new lawsuit with federal court, accusing OpenAI, its CEO Sam Altman, and President Greg Brockman of fraud and breach of contract.
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This case could serve as a significant test for OpenAI's rapid development. Musk hopes to defend the altruistic ideals he committed to when co-founding OpenAI in 2015 through this lawsuit.
In the latest lawsuit, Musk points out that as OpenAI's technology has rapidly advanced, particularly in its pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI), Altman and his team have shifted the company's objectives. They are no longer focused on their original philanthropic mission but have begun to pursue personal interests, a shift most evident in OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft and numerous profit-driven subsidiaries of OpenAI. Musk's lawsuit claims that these subsidiaries are valued at a staggering $100 billion.
Musk had previously filed a similar lawsuit earlier this year but withdrew it before a hearing. This renewed lawsuit, where Musk requests a jury trial, aims to reiterate that OpenAI should return to its initial mission of developing AGI for the benefit of humanity.
The lawsuit is represented by renowned intellectual property lawyer Mark Toborowsky, whom Musk has engaged. Toborowsky has successfully represented many intellectual property creators against major entertainment companies in the past, and his partnership with Musk is quite surprising. Toborowsky states that this lawsuit is not just about a $100 billion startup but also about the future of artificial intelligence and AGI.
With the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, many industries have been affected. Recently, the film industry has experienced strikes due to potential job threats posed by AI technology. Musk's stance in this lawsuit seems to be rooted in altruism, opposing what he perceives as the greed of tech giants.
Key points:
💼 Musk accuses OpenAI and its leadership of fraud and breach of contract, claiming they have strayed from their altruistic origins.
💰 The new lawsuit mentions that OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft has led it to pursue profitability, with a market value of $100 billion.
⚖️ Musk's new attorney is a well-known intellectual property lawyer, and the lawsuit is seen as a crucial test for the future of AGI.