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OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk Over Alleged Harassment and Sham Takeover Bid

The AI company accuses Musk of disruptive tactics, including a $97.4 billion bid it claims was designed to undermine its operations and control its innovations.

Elon Musk and Sam Altman speak onstage during "What Will They Think of Next? Talking About Innovation" at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts on October 6, 2015 in San Francisco, California.
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FILE - The OpenAI logo appears on a mobile phone in front of a screen showing part of the company website in this photo taken on Nov. 21, 2023 in New York. (AP Photo/Peter Morgan, File)
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Overview

  • OpenAI's countersuit alleges that Elon Musk engaged in a deliberate campaign of harassment, including press attacks and legal claims, to harm the company.
  • The lawsuit calls Musk's $97.4 billion takeover bid a 'sham' intended to disrupt OpenAI's progress and destabilize its investor relationships.
  • OpenAI seeks punitive damages and injunctive relief to prevent Musk from further interference, citing his actions as harmful to its mission and operations.
  • Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, has criticized its shift to a for-profit model, while OpenAI claims Musk himself pushed for such a structure during his tenure.
  • The legal battle highlights broader tensions in the tech industry over corporate governance and the ethical implications of AI development.