OpenAI denies Elon Musk's lawsuit allegations, seeks dismissal in court
OpenAI has refuted allegations made by one of its initial investors, Elon Musk. The tech entrepreneur had filed a lawsuit against the company and its CEO Sam Altman, in March. He accused OpenAI of violating its founding principles by collaborating with Microsoft. In response to these claims, OpenAI's legal team stated that Musk abandoned the venture years ago when his bid to dominate failed.
An attempt to promote his own AI venture
OpenAI contends that Musk's assertion of company forsaking its altruistic values for profit is merely "revisionist history" and an attempt to promote his own AI venture. "Years ago, plaintiff Elon Musk abandoned OpenAI when his bid to dominate the venture failed," OpenAI's lawyers said in court filing asking for the suit's dismissal. "Now that he has launched a competing AI company, Musk seeks to leverage the success OpenAI has achieved and to direct OpenAI's affairs for his own commercial benefit."
Musk's commercialization claims refuted
OpenAI's legal team also disputed Musk's assertion that the company had committed not to commercialize its technology. They argued, "Musk cannot bring suit on an agreement that he cannot even plead into existence." This statement was made in response to Musk's action of quoting OpenAI's certificate of incorporation, where he highlighted OpenAI's promise to make its product accessible to the public. However, OpenAI clarified that this commitment was not boundless.
OpenAI defends partnership with Microsoft
In response to Musk's criticism of their multibillion-dollar partnership with Microsoft, OpenAI's legal team stated that "Musk identifies no provision of the alleged 'Founding Agreement' that bars licensing of OpenAI's technology or precludes a third party from occupying a board observer seat." This statement was made to refute Musk's claim that the partnership violated the company's founding principles. A hearing on the motion to dismiss the lawsuit is scheduled for April 24.
