Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two of its founders, alleging that the organization has strayed from its original mission of serving the public good in favor of profit-seeking endeavors. The lawsuit, lodged in a Northern California federal court, characterizes Musk's case as a clash between altruism and greed.
Musk, an early investor in OpenAI and former co-chair of its board, claims to have invested significant funds and recruited top AI research talent for the organization. He stepped down from his board position in 2018 to avoid potential conflicts of interest as he focused on developing self-driving technology for Tesla.
