Musk revives lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman
The revived suit alleges that Altman has altered the narrative to capitalise on the company’s technological advancements, moving away from the altruistic mission it was founded upon.
Elon Musk has reactivated his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, claiming the company prioritised profit over public good. Filed in a Northern California district court, the lawsuit accuses OpenAI of shifting its focus from advancing AI for humanity to commercial gain.
Musk had previously withdrawn the lawsuit in June, which initially alleged that OpenAI abandoned its mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity. Initially filed in February, the legal action was briefly paused before Musk’s recent decision to revive it. The lawsuit argues that Altman shifted the company’s narrative to capitalise on its technology rather than uphold its founding principles.
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