Elon Musk Slams OpenAI: “An Organization Built on Lies”
Controversy over OpenAI's Shift from Non-Profit to For-Profit Sparks Renewed Criticism
Fresh Attack on OpenAI:
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has once again publicly criticized OpenAI, calling it “an organization built on lies.” He accused the company of betraying its founding principles for personal profit.
Response to Former Board Member:
Musk’s latest remarks came after former OpenAI board member helen Toner shared critical insights about the company. In response, Musk retweeted a post and added, “OpenAI is built on a lie.”
Accusation of Misusing Charity:
Musk further alleged that OpenAI misused its original charitable status. In a response on social media, he claimed:
“They stole a charity and used it for their own personal profit.”
History of Disputes:
This isn’t the first time Musk has criticized OpenAI. He has long voiced concerns about AI safety, governance, and corporate ethics.
Non-Profit to For-Profit Transition:
OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a non-profit, focused on ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) would benefit humanity.
However, in 2019, the company formed a for-profit subsidiary — OpenAI LP — which allowed it to attract large-scale funding, including a multi-billion dollar investment from Microsoft.
Legal & Ethical Questions:
Musk claims the transformation of OpenAI from a non-profit to a profit-driven model is not only unethical but potentially illegal.
He recently commented:
“You can’t directly convert a non-profit to a for-profit entity; it’s illegal.”
Altman’s Stake Under Scrutiny:
Reports suggest that this transition could give OpenAI CEO sam Altman a 7% equity stake, intensifying public debate about personal enrichment through an originally charitable platform.
The Root of the Dispute:
The core of Musk’s criticism is that OpenAI abandoned its mission of transparency and public benefit in favor of private gain, a move he sees as a betrayal of its founding principles.
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