OpenAI counter process Elon Musk: “frivolous” and “incoherent”

In response to the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk at the beginning of the month, the OpenAI presented his defense on Monday (13), calling the CEO's allegations Tesla "frivolous" and "meant only to promote its commercial interests".

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Isabella Caminoto

March 12, 2024 17:50

A OpenAI denies the existence of a “Founding Agreement”, as claimed by Musk, and claims that the bases of the process are “complicated – often incoherent – factual premises”. The company argues that there is no record of such an agreement and that Musk's claims are inconsistent.

OpenAI counterattacks legal action Elon Musk disclosing your emails; check out

A OpenAI responded to former co-founder's lawsuit Elon Musk, publishing on his blog a post containing a series of his own emails – aiming to refute allegations that the company abandoned its original mission in pursuit of profits.

Disputes and resentments

The lawsuit intensifies the rivalry between Musk and the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman. Both founded the nonprofit in 2015, but Musk left in 2018 after disagreements over the company's direction. The success of OpenAI with products like ChatGPT e DALL-E appears to have intensified the animosity between the two.

Profit versus mission

Musk's lawsuit accuses OpenAI of abandoning its original mission of being a non-profit company that shares its technology for the good of humanity. He argues that Altman deviated from this vision by receiving investment from Microsoft and transform the OpenAI in a major companyariaprofitable mind. A OpenAI denies the accusations and claims that Musk supported the change to profit-making, but wanted to have control of the company.

Envy and resentment?

the answer of OpenAI suggests that Musk, who founded his own for-profit AI company, is jealous of OpenAI and resentment at having left the company. The company argues that the idea of a “Founding Agreement” is a “fiction” created by Musk to claim the success of the company. OpenAI, which he initially supported, then abandoned, and now sees thriving without it.

Why does the process of Elon Musk against a OpenAI will probably be rejected

The process of Elon Musk against a OpenAI presents some critical flaws that could lead to its rejection. The main one is the lack of a written contract between the parties. The allegation of breach of contract is based on emails and the Company's Bylaws OpenAI, which are not considered binding legal documents.

Motivations questionadas

A OpenAI questionto Musk's real motivations, claiming that the process has nothing to do with his alleged mission to improve humanity, but rather with an attempt to strengthen his position as a competitor in the AI industry. The company claims that Musk seeks “this success for himself” when he sees the company’s technological advances. OpenAI.

The future of the dispute

the answer of OpenAI Musk's lawsuit is an important step in the legal battle between the two parties. The outcome of the process will have significant implications for the future of OpenAI, from Musk's AI company and to the AI industry as a whole.

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This post was last modified on March 12, 2024 17:50 pm

Isabella Caminoto

Lawyer and master's student in International Law, I have democracy and freedom as undeniable flags. I am passionate about animals and believe that the well-being of our planet should be the daily highlight of our society's agenda.