Elon Musk has accusedOpenAI CEO Sam Altmanof 'stealing a charity' in a post on X, escalating a long-running dispute over how the artificial intelligence company was structured and later evolved. In the post, Musk also namedGreg Stockmanand alleged that financial gains were made through OpenAI's transition away from its original non-profit framework.
OpenAI has previously rejected similar claims, saying in court filings and public statements that allegations against its leadership are unfounded.
In his post, Musk wrote, 'Scam Altman and Greg Stockman stole a charity. Full stop.'
He went on to claim that Greg Stockman received 'tens of billions of stock for himself' and that Altman obtained 'dozens of OpenAI side deals with a piece of the action for himself, Y Combinator style.' Musk also suggested that Altman would later be 'awarded tens of billions in stock directly' following legal proceedings.
Scam Altman and Greg Stockman stole a charity. Full stop.Greg got tens of billions of stock for himself and Scam got dozens of OpenAI side deals with a piece of the action for himself, Y Combinator style. After this lawsuit, Scam will also be awarded tens of billions in stock…https://t.co/R27ZeG9nNR
Musk went on to imply that there is a legal and ethical question to ask: 'Do you want to set legal precedent in the United States that it is ok to loot a charity? If so, you undermine all charitable giving in the United States forever.'
He also referred back to OpenAI's origins, writing that he 'started it, funded it, recruited critical talent and taught them everything I know about how to make a startup successful FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD,' before adding, 'Then they stole the charity.'
Musk replied to a post that included a quoted response from OpenAI's newsroom account, which said, 'We can't wait to make our case in court where both the truth and the law are on our side.'
The account also accused Musk of being 'jealous' in a bid to derail a competitor. 'We'll also finally have the chance to question Mr. Musk under oath before a jury of Californians about this,' the newsroom concluded.
We can't wait to make our case in court where both the truth and the law are on our side. This lawsuit has always been a baseless and jealous bid to derail a competitor. We'll also finally have the chance to question Mr. Musk under oath before a jury of Californians about this…
Source: International Business Times UK
