Musk hints at 'mind-blowing' revelations in upcoming OpenAI trial
What's the story
Elon Musk has hinted at explosive revelations in his lawsuit against OpenAI, the AI company he co-founded. The case is set to go to trial in late April. On X, Musk said he "Can't wait to start the trial. The discovery and testimony will blow your mind," teasing that it could expose shocking details about the operations of ChatGPT's parent company.
Lawsuit details
Musk accuses OpenAI of abandoning its non-profit mission
Musk's lawsuit stems from his co-founding role at OpenAI. He alleges that the company, particularly CEO Sam Altman, has strayed from its original non-profit mission. Musk claims OpenAI was created to advance AI for humanity's benefit but later changed course in ways that prioritize profit and power over its initial purpose.
Response to lawsuit
Altman counters Musk's allegations with evidence
In light of Musk's claims, Altman has strongly defended OpenAI. He accused Musk of cherry-picking information to support his case. The OpenAI CEO shared links to blog posts from the company, including notes from past calls involving Musk. These records, according to Altman, present a more nuanced narrative that includes instances where even Musk advocated for changes in OpenAI's structure.
Future aspirations
Musk's ambitious plans for OpenAI and Mars city
In his defense, Altman also revealed Musk's past ambitions for OpenAI. He claimed Musk once pushed for majority control of the company and even talked about raising huge sums to build a self-sustaining city on Mars. The OpenAI CEO said these details are crucial to understanding the internal disagreements at OpenAI during its early years.
Damages sought
Musk seeks $134 billion in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
In a separate move, Musk has filed court documents seeking up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and its major partner and investor Microsoft. This came just a day after a US federal judge denied OpenAI and Microsoft's bid to skip the jury trial now scheduled for late April in Oakland, California.