OpenAI has issued a response to Elon Musk's legal maneuvers aimed at halting the organization's move towards becoming a for-profit entity. The company revealed in a blog post that Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, was initially in favor of restructuring the organization back in 2017 but changed his stance when his request for majority control was turned down.
According to reports, Musk allegedly abandoned the idea of transitioning OpenAI into a for-profit entity after his demand for holding the majority stake was not accepted. OpenAI has accused Musk of undermining the company's efforts and predicting its failure when his proposal was rejected, leading to a rift in their relationship.
The tensions between Musk and OpenAI have escalated due to Musk's concerns over the organization's collaboration with Microsoft, implying that the tech giant benefits from exclusive access to advanced AI models at the expense of competition. Musk's legal actions reflect his broader criticisms of monopolistic behavior in the AI industry and his ongoing disputes with both OpenAI and Microsoft in this evolving market landscape.