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.