Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for contract breach
OAN’s James Meyers
7:07 AM –Friday, March 1, 2024
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, alleging they put profit before humanity.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday with a San Francisco court, Musk’s lawyers claimed the billionaire was approached in 2015 by Altman and OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman, which resulted in coming to an agreement to create a non-profit lab that would develop artificial general intelligence for the “benefit of humanity.”
The filed lawsuit claimed that Musk, who walked away from OpenAI in 2018, was a “moving force’ behind the creation of OpenAI and supplied most of the funding in the early years. Microsoft is now the biggest investor in the company after they agreed to a deal in 2020.
The lawsuit also claimed OpenAI is now developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), which is a theoretical form of AI that can perform tasks above a human level of intelligence for profit rather than the benefit of humankind.
Additionally, Musk’s lawyers said in the lawsuit that OpenAI’s focus on maximizing profits for Microsoft breaks that agreement.
“Under its new Board, it is not just developing but is actually refining an AGI to maximize profits for Microsoft, rather than for the benefit of humanity,” the filing said.
“OpenAI Inc has been transformed into a closed-source, de facto subsidiary of the largest technology company in the world: Microsoft. Under its new board, it is not just developing but is actually refining an AGI to maximize profits for Microsoft, rather than for the benefit of humanity,” the lawsuit alleges.
Meanwhile, OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT debuted in November 2022. It has now become the fastest-growing consumer application in history and paved the way for other rival chatbots to be developed from companies such as Google-parent Alphabet and Microsoft.
Microsoft’s deal with OpenAI has been under fire by rivals in the U.S., the EU and the UK.
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How has the success of ChatGPT raised concerns about OpenAI prioritizing profit over its original mission of benefiting humanity?
Under the OpenAI umbrella. The success of ChatGPT has raised concerns about how OpenAI is prioritizing profit over its original mission of benefiting humanity.
Elon Musk, who has been a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence, has raised these concerns in his lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman. Musk claims that he was approached by Altman and Greg Brockman in 2015 to create a non-profit lab focused on developing artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity. However, Musk alleges that OpenAI has shifted its focus towards maximizing profits for Microsoft, its largest investor, rather than prioritizing the well-being of humanity.
The lawsuit also highlights Musk’s role as a significant contributor to the early funding of OpenAI. His lawyers argue that he was the “moving force” behind the creation of the company and played a crucial role in its initial financial support. However, since Musk’s departure from OpenAI in 2018, the company has taken a new direction that goes against their original agreement.
Artificial general intelligence, also known as AGI, is a theoretical form of AI that surpasses human-level intelligence and can perform tasks with remarkable proficiency. OpenAI’s development of AGI, as described in the lawsuit, is now focused on maximizing profits for Microsoft rather than benefiting humanity. This shift in priorities is seen as a betrayal of the initial mission of OpenAI and raises questions about the company’s ethical responsibilities.
The lawsuit filed by Musk raises important concerns about the potential dangers of AI technology being driven solely by profit motives. As AI continues to advance and become more integrated into various aspects of society, it is crucial to ensure that its development and application are guided by ethical considerations and the well-being of humanity.
OpenAI’s success with the ChatGPT chatbot further highlights the growing influence and impact of AI technology. ChatGPT has quickly become the fastest-growing consumer application in history, demonstrating the potential of AI in various industries. However, it is important to approach this rapid progress with caution and consider the ethics and implications of AI’s capabilities.
The outcome of Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI remains to be seen, but it serves as a reminder of the need for careful consideration and responsible development of AI technology. As AI continues to evolve and shape our world, it is critical to prioritize the well-being of humanity and ensure that profit does not come at the expense of ethical considerations. The lawsuit raises important questions and serves as a call to action for the responsible advancement of AI for the benefit of all.
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