ELON MUSK
Elon Musk’s legal team has filed a motion to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company and to block practices they claim violate US antitrust laws.
This is part of Musk’s ongoing lawsuit against the AI organisation, with the new motion filed late last week.
Musk’s lawyers argue that OpenAI might not have enough funds to pay damages if the lawsuit succeeds.
They blame this on alleged self-serving actions by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, which they say could weaken the company’s finances.
Here are the key claims
Musk’s team says OpenAI and Microsoft discouraged investors from funding competitors, including xAI, violating the Sherman Act.
They accuse OpenAI of using confidential information gained via Microsoft, breaking the Clayton Act.
Claims suggest Microsoft influenced OpenAI’s board decisions to benefit their shared business interests.
A whole legal drama
OpenAI spokesperson Hannah Wong dismissed these accusations, calling them recycled and without merit.
The legal action follows reports that OpenAI is in early talks with regulators to proceed with its for-profit transition.
Why does this sound like the plot of a tech thriller?