OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial
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OpenAI says Elon Musk is orchestrating a last-minute 'legal ambush' before trial
"OpenAI accused Elon Musk of 'sandbagging the defendants and injecting chaos into the proceedings,' claiming his actions were an attempt to recast his public narrative about the lawsuit."
"Musk's lawsuit, initiated in 2024, alleges that OpenAI shifted from its original non-profit mission to a for-profit model after receiving financial backing from Microsoft."
"In his amended complaint, Musk sought to award any damages to OpenAI's nonprofit arm and aimed to oust Sam Altman from his CEO position."
"OpenAI's filing described Musk's last-minute changes as 'legally improper and factually unsupported,' intensifying the legal battle ahead of the trial."
The legal conflict between Elon Musk and OpenAI escalates as OpenAI accuses Musk of creating chaos and attempting to manipulate the narrative surrounding his lawsuit. Musk's original lawsuit, initiated in 2024, claims OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission for profit after partnering with Microsoft. Recently, Musk amended his complaint to direct any damages to OpenAI's nonprofit arm and sought to remove CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI's response labels Musk's changes as legally improper. The trial is scheduled for April 27, with Musk seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion.
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