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Elon Musk sues OpenAI again, alleging ‘Shakespearean’ betrayal of AI mission


Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman in federal court, alleging betrayal of AI's founding mission, raising crucial questions about ethics, profit, and the future of artificial intelligence development.

Elon Musk filed a new federal lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman today, accusing the artificial intelligence company of abandoning its founding mission to benefit humanity in favor of pursuing profits. “Elon Musk’s case against Sam Altman and OpenAI is a textbook tale of altruism versus greed,” the lawsuit states, setting the stage for what could be a landmark battle over the future of artificial intelligence development. As the legal drama unfolds, it promises to offer new insights into OpenAI’s early days and the competing visions for artificial intelligence that continue to shape one of the most consequential technological developments of our time.

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