The clash of the titans continues to intensify, now with OpenAI rejecting the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk. The company has stated that the former investor who had co-founded the company now regrets not being a part of the company that has led the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution.
In an internal memo sent to its employees, Jason Kwan, Chief Strategy Officer, OpenAI had stated they categorically disagree and though the company has a long way to go, they have already made more mission progress than many, (including Musk), thought possible. The memo was obtained by The New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal.
Kwan added they believe the claim in this suit stems from Musk’s regrets about not being involved with the company today. He added, it is disappointing to see Musk take this action against a company he helped start, especially given his close collaboration with people on the team.
According to the lawsuit filed by Musk, stated Altman and Greg Brockman, co-founder OpenAI had originally approached Musk to make an open source non-profit company. Musk has stated in lawsuit that the ChatGPT maker’s focus on money has breached the contract. The suit added that the company had kept GPT-4, its most advanced AI model, a complete secret, according to a Reuters report.
Musk along with Altman and others had co-founded the company in 2015, and had stepped down from its board in 2018. Currently, OpenAI is planning to appoint several new board members this March. Toady ChatGPT, has become one of the fastest growing software application in the world, and this was so within six months of its launch in November 2022.
Musk has accused ChatGPT’s marker to to pursue profits, with Microsoft, which currently is the biggest backer of OpenAI.
Altman is working to secure approvals from the US government for his massive venture. The report highlighted that this effort can be a risk to antitrust and national security concerns that are arising in the US.
Open AI’s chief is said to have met with a few potential investors and partners in the Middle East, US, and Asia over the past few weeks. However, reportedly he has stated he needs approvals from Washington.
It was earlier reported Altman is seeking $5 trillion to $7 trillion to bring an overhaul in the semiconductor industry, according to multiple independent reports. Altman, is currently in talks with global investors, including the government of the UAE.
