OpenAI countersues Elon Musk, alleges harassment campaign

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OpenAI asked a federal judge to halt what it describes as a pattern of harassment and “unlawful and unfair action” by billionaire Elon Musk. OpenAI claims Musk, a former co-founder who launched rival xAI in 2023, has tried to harm the company through press attacks, social media campaigns, and retaliatory legal claims after leaving the company. OpenAI’s filing comes amid Musk’s lawsuit attempting to prevent the ChatGPT maker from transitioning to a for-profit model, which the company must complete by year-end to secure its $40 billion fundraising round. The legal dispute between Musk and OpenAI is scheduled for jury trial in spring 2025. (Reuters)

Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Cornelius Vanderbilt are probably watching.