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In a latest development, Tesla CEO and xAI founder Elon Musk has intensified his criticism against OpenAI, while unveiling plans to make xAI’s AI chatbot Grok open source. Notably, Musk’s announcement comes amid escalating tensions between him and OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman.
Meanwhile, the move underscores a deeper conflict brewing within the AI community over the direction of AI development and its alignment with ethical principles.
<h2 id="elon-musk-unveils-grok-s-open-source-plan">Elon Musk Unveils Grok’s Open Source Plan</h2>
The leading <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/artificial-intelligence/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">artificial intelligence (AI)</a> firm xAI has sparked optimism in the technology space with plans to make its Grok AI an open-source platform. Notably, Elon Musk has announced the update on the X platform, gaining attention from global tech enthusiasts as well as from investors.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s decision to make <a href="https://coingape.com/elon-musk-slams-bloomberg-over-fake-xai-funding-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">xAI’s Grok</a> chatbot open source has sparked fresh controversy, with Musk taking aim at OpenAI’s alleged departure from its founding principles. Besides, Musk has labeled OpenAI “a lie” recently, sparking discussions among the market watchers.
For context, lauding the announcement of Grok going open source, a user said that OpenAI should have also maintained a similar stance, given the “Open” in its name. Replying to the user, <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/elon-musk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Elon Musk</a> said that OpenAI is “a lie”, fuelling fresh controversy. Notably, the recent comment follows Elon Musk’s recent lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman, accusing them of prioritizing commercial interests over their original mission of advancing AI for societal benefit.
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<h2 id="openai-s-faces-lawsuit-for-alleged-betrayal">OpenAI’s Faces Lawsuit For Alleged Betrayal</h2>
As reported by CoinGape Media previously, Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against the artificial intelligence (AI) leader OpenAI and its co-founder <a href="https://coingape.com/education/openai-ceo-sam-altman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Sam Altman</a> for alleged betrayal. Notably, the lawsuit alleges that OpenAI’s partnership with Microsoft signifies a shift towards profit-driven motives, contrary to its non-profit ethos.
Besides, Musk contends that this transformation undermines the essence of <a href="https://coingape.com/elon-musk-sues-sam-altman-openai-over-breach-of-agreement/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">OpenAI’s</a> establishment and its commitment to open-source AGI development. The dispute highlights broader concerns within the AI community regarding the ethical direction of AI research and its implications for society.
Meanwhile, <a href="https://coingape.com/elon-musk-sues-sam-altman-openai-over-breach-of-agreement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Elon Musk’s lawsuit</a> against OpenAI reflects his steadfast belief in the importance of ethical AI development. He asserts that OpenAI’s deviation from its non-profit roots jeopardizes the integrity of AI research and innovation.
In addition, Musk demanded that OpenAI return to its open-source principles underscoring the broader call for transparency and accountability in AI development. As the debate rages on, the future trajectory of AI research hangs in the balance, with stakeholders closely monitoring developments and advocating for ethical AI practices.
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