Posted 3/6/2024, 8:01:00 PM
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Over AI Ethics Dispute, Emails Reveal Commercial Interests
- Elon Musk sues OpenAI, his former AI startup, alleging it betrayed its founding principles and priorities profits over humanity
- OpenAI fires back, releasing Musk emails showing he wanted OpenAI to benefit Tesla commercially
- The bitter feud underscores debates around developing AI ethically and who stands to benefit
- It occurs amid surging demand for AI, with tech giants seeking to dominate the space
- The lawsuit's outcome could influence whether more AI firms pursue open-source or commercial models