Elon Musk dismisses lawsuit against OpenAI
Elon Musk voluntarily dismisses breach of contract claims against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman. Musk had accused OpenAI of compromising its mission by allying with Microsoft. OpenAI refuted the claims, revealing Musk's acknowledgement of the need for funding in the past. Musk's relationship with OpenAI has been strained, leading him to launch his own AI start-up, xAI. The lawsuit was dropped amidst Musk's criticism of a partnership between OpenAI and Apple.
Key Points
- Musk accused OpenAI of compromising its mission by allying with Microsoft.
- Musk's past funding support for OpenAI was revealed by the company.
- Musk launched his own AI start-up, xAI, amidst strained relationship with OpenAI.
- Musk criticized OpenAI's partnership with Apple and threatened to ban Apple devices at his companies.
Pros
- Elon Musk voluntarily dismissed breach of contract claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman.
- OpenAI refuted claims and revealed past communication showing Musk's support for funding needs.
Cons
- Strained relationship between Musk and OpenAI over research direction and for-profit division establishment.
- Musk's criticism of OpenAI's partnership with Apple and threat to ban Apple devices at his companies.