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Former OpenAI Staff Seek To Block For-Profit Conversion
- Former employees of OpenAI are asking law enforcement officers to stop the firm from transitioning to a for-profit corporation, a move opposed by Elon Musk.
- Concerns arise about OpenAI's accountability once it develops AI surpassing human capabilities, shifting from a non-profit to a for-profit structure.
- The former employees, including Page Hedley, sent a letter to democratic state attorneys general in California and Delaware.
- OpenAI's response emphasizes ensuring public benefit from AI through a for-profit public benefit corporation while maintaining a non-profit arm.
- Multiple petitions and lawsuits have been filed regarding OpenAI's restructuring, including Elon Musk's opposition and legal actions against the organization.
- Musk previously sued OpenAI for allegedly deviating from its non-profit principles, later offering $97.4 billion to buy the non-profit before withdrawing the offer.
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismissed Musk's offer as a tactic and stated the company is not for sale.
- Elon Musk sought court orders to block OpenAI's for-profit conversion, leading to legal battles and counterclaims between Musk and OpenAI.
- OpenAI's stance accuses Musk of employing bad-faith tactics to hinder OpenAI's progress and gain control over AI advancements for personal gain.
- The dispute between OpenAI and Elon Musk continues through legal maneuvers and public statements regarding the future direction of the organization.
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