The head of SpaceX and Tesla, as well as the owner of the social network X, Elon Musk, filed a lawsuit against the company OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, claiming that they violated the agreement on the non-profit nature of the activities. OpenAI's shift in focus toward commercial interests, especially with tech giant Microsoft, Musk argues, runs counter to the company's original mission of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity.
OpenAI's partnership with Microsoft has moved the company away from its original goal of creating strong, open-source artificial intelligence (AGI) for the common good. Musk accused OpenAI of becoming a closed-source organization driven by profit rather than advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. The lawsuit lists several specific claims: breach of agreement, breach of fiduciary duty and unfair business practices. Musk is demanding that OpenAI return to open source ideals and is seeking an injunction to prevent it from using AGI technology for profit.
The release of the GPT-4 model in March 2023 marked a significant departure from the principles of OpenAI: the company proclaimed it as an important stage in the development of AI, but this model, unlike previous ones, is closed for the first time. This shift in priorities, Musk argues, serves Microsoft's financial interests and undermines OpenAI's original intent as a non-profit organization. The businessman criticizes the current composition of OpenAI's board of directors, which he says lacks the technical expertise needed to responsibly oversee AGI's development. The incident with the firing and subsequent reinstatement of CEO Sam Altman is cited as an indicator of a profit-oriented strategy organized in accordance with Microsoft's interests.
Musk expresses concern about the potential threats associated with the uncontrolled development of AI in the hands of a commercial organization. Prioritizing commercial gain over ethical considerations could have far-reaching consequences for public safety and the future of AI technology, Musk warns.
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