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.

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.