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OpenAI clarifies the meaning of “open” in its name, responding to Musk lawsuit
Arstechnica
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1y ago
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OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk last week. In a blog post, OpenAI shared archived emails from Musk suggesting his support for deviating from open source practices in developing artificial general intelligence (AGI). The emails indicate that the "open" in OpenAI means that the benefits of AGI should be open to everyone, but not necessarily shared openly during the research process. Musk's lawsuit accuses OpenAI of prioritizing profit over its original nonprofit mission and breaching its agreement to make significant AI advancements open source. OpenAI plans to dismiss all of Musk's claims.
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Elon Musk demands OpenAI rename to 'ClosedAI' to drop lawsuit
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, alleging that the AI startup deviated from its original nonprofit mission. Musk has proposed an unconventional resolution to the dispute: if OpenAI changes its name to "'ClosedAI," he will drop the lawsuit. Musk claims that OpenAI's focus on profitability goes against the core principles on which the organization was founded. OpenAI has responded by sharing private emails, expressing disappointment in Musk's actions. Legal experts question the viability of Musk's breach of contract claims. The lawsuit brings attention to OpenAI's governance and research transparency.
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OpenAI responds to Elon Musk's lawsuit: ‘Elon wanted us to merge with Tesla or…’
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has responded to the recent lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, stating that he wanted the AI startup to merge with Tesla or have full control. In the suit, Musk accused OpenAI of compromising its original mission for profit under Microsoft. OpenAI clarified that they couldn't agree to Musk's terms as it went against their mission for any individual to have absolute control. Musk allegedly suggested attaching OpenAI to Tesla as a "cash cow." Musk's lawsuit accuses OpenAI of breach of contract and demands a return to open source.
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Elon Musk sues OpenAI for abandoning its mission to benefit humanity
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing them of prioritizing profit over their original mission of developing AI technology for the benefit of humanity. Musk alleges that OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft has transformed the organization into a profit-focused subsidiary, breaching the founding agreement that committed the company to be non-profit and open source. The lawsuit aims to force OpenAI to return to its original mission. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but no longer holds a stake in the company, has been vocal about the potential risks of AI advancement.
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ETtech Explainer: Elon Musk vs OpenAI and the curious case of sour grapes
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, a company he co-founded, alleging that it has strayed from its original mission of building open-source artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of humanity. Musk's lawsuit claims that OpenAI now aims to maximize profits for its major investor, Microsoft, rather than focusing on its not-for-profit goals. He seeks to make OpenAI's research and technology publicly available and prevent their use for financial gains by Microsoft or any individual. OpenAI has responded, stating its disagreement with the lawsuit and asserting its independence.
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OpenAI says Elon Musk wanted ‘absolute control’ of the company
The Verge
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1y ago
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OpenAI has responded to Elon Musk's lawsuit, stating that he once wanted "absolute control" of the company by merging it with Tesla. OpenAI denied Musk's claim that it had abandoned its nonprofit mission and said they couldn't agree to terms on a for-profit structure with him. Musk had alleged that OpenAI had become a subsidiary of Microsoft and focused on making money rather than benefiting humanity. OpenAI also defended its decision not to open-source its work and provided an email conversation in which Musk agreed with the approach.
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The Fear That Inspired the Creation of OpenAI
Wired
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1y ago
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Elon Musk, founder of OpenAI, has sued two of his cofounders, accusing them of violating the company's original agreement to develop AI openly. In response, OpenAI released partially redacted emails that suggest Musk was open to the company becoming profit-focused early on and not dogmatic about freely providing its developments to all. The emails also showed founders discussing concerns about the power of tech giants like Google. Musk's lawsuit seeks to stop OpenAI from licensing technology to Microsoft. OpenAI cofounders expressed sadness at the situation but claimed to be making progress toward their mission without Musk.
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Elon Musk's emails about OpenAI could be another nail in the coffin for his lawsuit against the company
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI has released a series of emails that suggest Elon Musk may not have been completely transparent in his lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company. Despite claiming that he had not agreed to OpenAI developing a for-profit arm or moving away from open-source data, the emails show Musk actually supported these actions and even suggested OpenAI attach itself to Tesla. This revelation could weaken Musk's case, as legal experts believe he will struggle to prove his argument without a written contract. Meanwhile, OpenAI may face a disruption and waste of resources due to the lawsuit.
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Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for breach of contract
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging breach of contractual agreements. Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 with the goal of developing AI technology for the benefit of humanity. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI's shift towards seeking profits contradicts this original mission. OpenAI, Microsoft, and Musk have not yet provided a response to the lawsuit. ChatGPT, OpenAI's chatbot, gained rapid popularity since its launch in November 2022, inspiring other companies to develop their own generative AI offerings.
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Sam Altman isn't buying Elon Musk's explanation for his OpenAI lawsuit
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
In an interview, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses Elon Musk's recent lawsuit against the company. Altman believes that the lawsuit is not about the open-source nature of OpenAI's technology, but rather about the company's structure and partnership with Microsoft. OpenAI's founding agreement mentions its intention to open-source technology for public benefit, but Musk claims the company has deviated from its original nonprofit mission. Altman expresses sadness about Musk's actions and suggests that Musk's decision to open-source his own AI code may be a result of criticism regarding his hypocrisy.
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Sam Altman says he thought Elon Musk would have 'more empathy' for OpenAI's big dreams because it 'wasn't that long ago Elon was crazily talking about launching rockets'
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expressed disappointment in Elon Musk's lawsuit against the company, saying he expected Musk to have more empathy considering his own ambitious endeavors with SpaceX. Musk had accused OpenAI of violating its nonprofit mission, but Altman stated that Musk himself had previously expressed interest in turning OpenAI into a for-profit company. Altman and others, including early OpenAI backer Vinod Khosla, found Musk's lawsuit and behavior to be unbecoming of a builder and expressed sadness over the situation. OpenAI and Musk have not yet commented on the matter.
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