'OpenAI's Musk lawsuit is intimidation': AI lawyer
OpenAI and Elon Musk are suing each other, but some say it's more than just a legal battle.
Nathan Calvin, a 29-year-old lawyer and general counsel of the nonprofit Encode, believes OpenAI is using the lawsuit to scare off critics and link them to Musk—even if they aren't.
The fight has put a spotlight on how AI companies are held accountable and whether California's new transparency law will actually have teeth.
Calvin clarifies that Encode doesn't take money from Musk
Calvin holds a law degree from Stanford and helps run Encode, which pushes for stronger AI regulation.
Although Encode has supported some of Musk's arguments in court, Calvin insists they don't take any money from him.
He also says OpenAI's subpoena for his communications feels like intimidation.
The situation underscores the challenges of regulating powerful AI companies
OpenAI says their subpoenas are just standard legal stuff, but critics worry big tech could dodge state rules by claiming to follow broader federal or international guidelines.
The whole situation highlights how tricky it is to keep powerful AI companies in check as the technology keeps evolving.