Elon Musk, the man known for electric cars and SpaceX amongst other things, has sued OpenAI, an artificial intelligence (AI) research lab he helped create. He accuses the company of abandoning its original goal of creating beneficial, non-profit AI for everyone. OpenAI, famous for its ChatGPT language model, is now backed by Microsoft, raising concerns in Musk’s eyes. He claims the company, initially meant to be open and non-profit, is now focused on making money for its investors.

OpenAI and Microsoft have yet to release a statement to the public

The lawsuit, filed in San Francisco, asks the court to force OpenAI to:

  • Make its research and technology public. This would allow anyone to learn and build upon OpenAI’s work, fostering broader AI development.
  • Prevent using its most advanced AI model, GPT-4, for financial gain. This includes both Microsoft and individuals associated with OpenAI.
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OpenAI and Microsoft have yet to comment on the lawsuit.

Musk has long expressed concerns about the potential dangers of AI, calling for regulations. He left OpenAI’s board in 2018 and has been critical of Microsoft’s involvement. He believes the tech giant has undue influence, if not outright control, over OpenAI. This legal battle adds another layer to the complex world of AI development. While the outcome is uncertain, it raises important questions about the ethics, purpose, and control of this powerful technology.

Meanwhile, Musk is pursuing his own AI venture, xAI. This startup aims to create “maximum truth-seeking AI” and recently launched its ChatGPT competitor, Grok, which also leaked the actual recipe for a drug when prompted to do so.

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