‘Sideshow’ concerns and billionaire dreams: What I learned from Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI

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Elon Musk first sued OpenAI in February 2024. Despite repeated attempts by OpenAI to have it thrown out, the case is now headed for a jury trial in a Northern California federal court on April 27.

Musk’s main allegation is that OpenAI and its leaders abandoned the original non-profit mission of the company they funded. In turn, OpenAI has regarded Musk’s claims as sour grapes. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers recently decided that the case warranted a hearing, Saying In court that “part of…

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