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Elon Musk Drops Lawsuit Against OpenAI, Shifts Focus to xAI

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Elon Musk has withdrawn his lawsuit against OpenAI and its co-founders, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. Filed in February, the lawsuit accused them of breaching contract and fiduciary duty, claiming OpenAI had strayed from its mission of developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to benefit humanity.

Why and what changed? Read on.

Sudden U-Turn?

Musk decided to drop the lawsuit on Tuesday in a California state court, shortly after criticizing OpenAI’s new partnership with Apple and raising security concerns. The case was set for a hearing on Wednesday in San Francisco, where a judge was expected to finalize its dismissal.

Legal experts had questioned the lawsuit’s validity, noting that Musk’s contract wasn’t a formal agreement signed by all parties involved.

Understanding the Allegations

Musk claimed that OpenAI was heavily influenced by Microsoft, its major shareholder, and had shifted to a for-profit model, which contradicted its original mission. Despite the 35-page complaint with numerous exhibits, many believed the lawsuit was more about Musk emphasizing his role in OpenAI’s creation rather than presenting a strong legal case.

Musk’s AI Rivalry Continues

This development comes amid Musk’s ongoing rivalry in the AI field. Last year, Musk launched xAI, his AI startup, which recently secured $6 billion in Series B funding from major investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Sequoia Capital.

xAI aims to “understand the true nature of the universe” and has introduced a chatbot named Grok, inspired by “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.”

Industry Speculation

Musk’s determination to advance AI is evident through his new ventures, despite his current legal and public disputes. Representatives for both Altman and Musk have yet to comment on the lawsuit’s withdrawal, leaving the tech industry speculating about the future moves of these influential figures.

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With the lawsuit dismissed, all eyes are now on xAI. Can Musk’s new venture deliver on its ambitious goals?

Elena R

Elena is an expert in technical analysis and risk management in cryptocurrency market. She has 10+year experience in writing - accordingly she is avid journalists with a passion towards researching new insights coming into crypto erena.

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