“OpenAI Counters Elon Musk’s Claims with Accusations of ‘Rewriting History'”

OpenAI Counters Elon Musk's Claims in Legal Battle Over Non-Profit Status

The clash between OpenAI and billionaire Elon Musk has escalated as OpenAI hits back at Musk’s allegations of abandoning its non-profit principles. Musk had taken OpenAI to court, accusing the organization of deviating from its original mission and becoming a for-profit entity.

OpenAI, once backed by Musk as an early founder, is now facing legal scrutiny over its shift in principles and its partnership with Microsoft, which Musk argues contradicts the company’s non-profit commitments.

In response, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman refutes Musk’s claims, labeling them as “revisionist history” aimed at promoting Musk’s own artificial intelligence ventures. Altman asserts that OpenAI had not made an open-ended pledge to remain non-profit and open-source, contrary to Musk’s assertions based on the company’s certificate of incorporation.

The upcoming court hearing, scheduled for April 24, will determine whether the case will proceed or be dismissed, as OpenAI is pushing for the latter.

Meanwhile, in related news, Elon Musk’s highly anticipated trip to India, where he was expected to discuss Tesla’s entry into the Indian market, has been postponed. Citing heavy Tesla commitments, Musk delayed his visit, which included plans to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announce Tesla’s EV plans in India.

This legal dispute between OpenAI and Elon Musk highlights the complex dynamics surrounding the evolution of artificial intelligence organizations and their alignment with initial mission statements in an ever-changing tech landscape.

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