'OpenAI built on a lie': Musk criticizes ChatGPT maker again
What's the story
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has launched another attack on OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He has accused them of betraying their founding mission and exploiting their non-profit status for profit. The remarks come after reports that OpenAI had served subpoenas to critics involved in AI policy debates. This is part of ongoing legal battles and public scrutiny over corporate tactics.
Accusations
Musk's response to user criticism of OpenAI
In a post on X, Musk wrote, "OpenAI is built on a lie," and added that "They stole a charity and used it for their own financial gain." His comments were in response to an X user who criticized OpenAI's policy work. The user said while some of their work was good, the dishonesty and intimidation tactics were not.
Legal battle
'Dirty tricks' to intimidate AI policy advocates
Musk's sharp remarks come as several users on X reported receiving subpoenas related to legal actions involving OpenAI. The subpoenas demanded all documents related to its governance and investors. In another post, Musk accused OpenAI of using "dirty tricks" to intimidate AI policy advocates. Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 as a non-profit research lab with Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and others. He contributed early funding and vision but left the board in 2018 over disagreements about the company's direction.