OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, have responded to a lawsuit by Elon Musk by making counter-accusations against him.
OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT, have issued a response to a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, countering his allegations. Musk alleges that the company, which he helped establish, has veered away from its initial mission of advancing humanity's interests, instead prioritizing profits for its major investor, Microsoft.
However, OpenAI contends that Musk himself previously supported the notion of transitioning to a for-profit model and even proposed merging the company with his own Tesla. Additionally, they claim Musk sought "absolute control" over OpenAI before departing from his involvement in 2018.
OpenAI plans to challenge the claims made in Musk's lawsuit and has released a collection of Musk's emails to co-founders to refute some of his assertions. While BBC News has reached out to Musk for comment, he has already responded on social media, suggesting a name change for OpenAI.
Musk's lawsuit, filed in a San Francisco court, accuses OpenAI of violating principles agreed upon during its founding in 2015, and also criticizes Microsoft's involvement. The lawsuit argues that Microsoft's substantial investment in OpenAI has transformed it into a "closed-source de facto subsidiary" of the tech giant.
Founding mission
In a blog post penned by co-founders and executives, including CEO Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and former chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI expresses disappointment in the turn of events with Musk, whom they previously admired. The blog delves into specifics, disputing various claims made in Musk's lawsuit.
Among the points addressed is an email from Musk in early 2018 suggesting that OpenAI should collaborate with Tesla, portraying it as a lucrative opportunity. The blog post concludes by indicating that Musk either desired a merger with Tesla or sought complete control over OpenAI in the pursuit of a for-profit structure to further their mission.
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