The well-known artificial intelligence (AI) research lab OpenAI has responded to remarks made by Elon Musk in his lawsuit against the business. One of OpenAI’s co-founders, Elon Musk, filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that its strong links to Microsoft had diverted it from its initial goal of creating AI for the good of humanity.
Jason Kwon, the chief strategy officer of OpenAI, disputed Elon Musk’s assertion that the business is essentially a Microsoft subsidiary in a memo obtained by Bloomberg News. Kwon speculated that Musk’s claims could be the result of feelings of sorrow for his lack of involvement in the company.
It’s interesting to note that Musk’s boss at OpenAI, Sam Altman, called him a hero and said he misses the guy who challenged others by developing better technologies in a different memo.
In the memo, Kwon underlined that OpenAI’s goal is still to make sure artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves the interests of all people. He also emphasized that Microsoft and OpenAI are rivals in this field.
The lawsuit revolves around OpenAI’s decision to license its GPT-4 technology and keep certain aspects proprietary, which Musk claims is a deviation from the original mission. However, legal experts suggest that proving this deviation will be challenging for Musk, as it would require demonstrating that GPT-4 is a form of AGI.
It’s worth noting that Musk has been working on developing his own AI, reportedly to compete with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. His company, X, previously known as Twitter, has developed its AI chatbot named Grok.
Additionally, Kwon’s memo alluded to inquiries from government agencies, likely referring to a reported Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) probe into Altman’s firing and rehiring last year. Kwon stated that OpenAI is cooperating with the investigation.
This legal tussle between Musk and OpenAI raises intriguing questions about the direction of AI development and the responsibilities of organizations in this rapidly evolving field.