Renowned tech figure Elon Musk has once again expressed dissatisfaction with OpenAI, an artificial intelligence organization he co-founded back in 2015 with Sam Altman. The latest upheaval comes in the wake of the release of OpenAI’s new AI model, Sora.
Background: Musk, who resigned from OpenAI in 2018, has been openly critical of the organization’s transition from a non-profit, open-source framework to a profit-driven, closed-source model. He has also voiced disapproval of OpenAI’s collaboration with Microsoft Corp. MSFT on multiple occasions.More on OpenAI’s Sam Altman ‘Extremely Focused On Making AGI’ After Sora AI Model’s Impressive Debut
Allegations: Musk lambasted Altman for transforming OpenAI into a profit-driven enterprise, reiterating his prior remarks about AI being non-profit. Intriguingly, Musk himself launched a for-profit AI company, xAI, in 2021, and owns Neuralink and Optimus, both AI-focused entities. Musk also took a swipe at Altman for owning OpenAI’s venture capital fund.
Emotional Context: According to a biography by Walter Isaacson, Musk’s discord with OpenAI commenced when Altman and other board members rejected his proposal to merge OpenAI with Tesla Inc. Following his departure, Musk commenced assembling an AI team for Tesla, and OpenAI subsequently unveiled a commercial division.
Significance: Musk’s ongoing censure of OpenAI traces back to several flashpoints. In February 2023, he expressed dissatisfaction with how OpenAI had evolved, particularly its affiliation with Microsoft. A month later, a report surfaced, stating that Musk’s bid to control OpenAI was met with resistance from co-founders. By October, Musk took another shot at Altman, concurring with a user’s accusation that Altman had effectively “stolen the internet” and was redistributing it through OpenAI.
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