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US Court Denies Musk Request to Halt OpenAI’s Transition
Judge Rejects Preliminary Injunction
A U.S. court has denied Elon Musk’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit entity. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Musk did not meet the “high burden required” for such an injunction. However, she stated that she is willing to expedite a trial on the matter later this year.
Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Elon Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but left in 2018, filed a lawsuit against the company and its CEO, Sam Altman, last year. He claims OpenAI has strayed from its original mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity and is now focused on making money. OpenAI, on the other hand, argues that transitioning to a for-profit model is necessary to secure funding for advanced AI development.
Judge’s Comments on the Case
During a recent hearing, Judge Gonzalez Rogers called Musk’s claims of irreparable harm a “stretch” but acknowledged concerns regarding OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft. She suggested that the case could proceed to trial as early as next year, allowing a jury to weigh in on the matter.
Altman Rejects Musk’s Buyout Offer
In a related development, Sam Altman rejected a $97.4 billion bid from Musk and other investors to take control of OpenAI’s overseeing nonprofit. In response, Altman countered with an offer to buy Musk’s social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), for $9.74 billion, further escalating tensions between the two tech leaders.
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