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Elon Musk Expands Legal Battle Against OpenAI and Microsoft

Musk accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of antitrust violations, alleging deviation from OpenAI's original mission.

  • Elon Musk has added Microsoft to his lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing both of antitrust violations and monopolistic practices in the AI industry.
  • The legal case highlights Musk's grievances over OpenAI's shift from a nonprofit organization to a highly valued for-profit entity, allegedly prioritizing profits over public good.
  • Emails released in the lawsuit reveal early tensions between Musk and OpenAI co-founders over leadership roles and control of AI development.
  • The documents also expose fierce competition for AI talent, with OpenAI increasing salaries to counter offers from Google DeepMind.
  • Musk's concerns about AI control and a potential 'AGI dictatorship' by DeepMind underscore the high-stakes rivalry in the AI sector.
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