From Oakland Post Online: [published_date]

Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI for violating the company’s founding agreement by potentially creating artificial general intelligence (AGI), which Musk believes poses a threat to humanity. OpenAI allegedly breached the agreement by licensing its advanced GPT-3 technology to Microsoft, giving them proprietary rights over AGI technology. Musk argues this move shifted OpenAI from a non-profit, open-source entity to a for-profit corporation.

The lawsuit claims OpenAI’s board, which included Altman and Microsoft, was manipulated to allow Microsoft to acquire AGI technology rights. This prevented public access and allowed corporations to profit. OpenAI defended the move, stating a for-profit entity was necessary for AGI development. Emails revealed Musk had previously agreed to the shift to a for-profit model.

The lawsuit reflects Musk’s concerns about AI’s impact on society and industry. The direction of the lawsuit remains uncertain as the debate on AI’s role in society continues. Musk emphasizes the need for responsible development of AGI to ensure the safety of humanity.



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