Musk, Meta Challenge OpenAI's For-Profit Transition

Meta has joined Elon Musk in opposing OpenAI's transition from a non-profit to a for-profit company, urging California's Attorney General to block the move, citing concerns over potential exploitation of non-profit status for profit-driven ventures. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI, has filed a lawsuit against the AI company alleging it has deviated from its original mission, arguing that its collaboration with Microsoft creates unfair competition against his company, xAI. OpenAI counters, revealing that Musk, despite his current opposition, previously advocated for a for-profit structure and even initiated a similar setup in 2017. OpenAI claims that Musk's legal actions are self-serving, aiming to hamper its business to benefit xAI, and highlights documents showcasing his past support for the profit transition. A court hearing is set for January to further deliberate on Musk's injunction request. OpenAI maintains that any restructuring will continue to uphold its non-profit mission alongside securing necessary funding for competitive technological advancements.