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OpenAI Counters Musk's Lawsuit with Revealing Emails

Emails show early discussions on profit focus and potential Tesla merger, challenging Musk's claims against OpenAI's mission shift.

  • OpenAI published emails contradicting Elon Musk's claims, showing early discussions on profit focus and potential Tesla merger.
  • Musk sued OpenAI cofounders for deviating from non-profit mission, but emails suggest he was open to profit-making and resource consolidation.
  • OpenAI's transformation into a for-profit entity led to a $90 billion valuation, with Microsoft committing $13 billion in partnership.
  • Musk's lawsuit seeks to stop OpenAI from licensing technology to Microsoft, amid accusations of breaking original non-profit agreement.
  • The legal battle highlights the complex dynamics among OpenAI's cofounders and Musk's evolving stance on AI's development and funding.
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