SAN FRANCISCO, Monday, June 17, 2024 – Elon Musk on June 11 abruptly dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, the artificial intelligence research company he co-founded, after OpenAI released emails contradicting his claims.1
The emails were released by OpenAI during the short period during which Musk was ousted as CEO of the company.
His lawyers did not disclose a reason for withdrawing the lawsuit, which was scheduled for a hearing the following day.
The lawsuit, filed in February, accused OpenAI of straying from its initial nonprofit mission by prioritizing profits and reserving its most advanced technology for select customers.
Musk, a vocal advocate for responsible AI development, pushed for OpenAI to remain focused on open-source research to benefit humanity.
Notably, they published a blog post revealing emails from Musk himself during OpenAI’s early years, acknowledging the need for significant financial resources to achieve their ambitious AI goals.
The release of these emails seemingly undermined Musk’s legal case.
His lawyers did not disclose a reason for withdrawing the lawsuit, which was scheduled for a hearing the following day.
This turn of events highlights the ongoing debate about the best way to develop and manage powerful AI technologies. While Musk advocates for open and accessible research, OpenAI seeks a balance between open-source exploration and commercial viability to ensure long-term sustainability.
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