OpenAI has countered Elon Musk's recent lawsuit, emphasizing that Musk had previously advocated for the company's shift to a for-profit structure.Musk had raised concerns about operating as a nonprofit before OpenAI's launch in 2015 and suggested a for-profit model.Tensions arose when Musk sought control over the proposed for-profit entity, leading to his departure from the board in 2018.OpenAI transitioned to a capped-profit structure in 2019 to secure funding and compete in the AI landscape. Musk's xAI is now a competitor to OpenAI.