In a significant development in the OpenAI lawsuit, CEO Sam Altman has strongly countered Elon Musk’s allegations, characterizing them as baseless and driven by regret over leaving OpenAI. The legal filing reveals that Altman accuses Musk of making claims “without facts” and presenting a “fictional account” of OpenAI’s history and mission. The dispute centers around Musk’s assertion that OpenAI betrayed its original nonprofit mission by partnering with Microsoft and pursuing profit. Altman’s response highlights that Musk himself had proposed converting OpenAI to a for-profit entity in 2017 and wanted majority control of the company. The filing includes details about Musk’s $44 billion Twitter acquisition, suggesting he could have invested in OpenAI instead if genuinely concerned about its direction. Additionally, the documents reveal that Musk had demanded to be CEO of OpenAI and threatened to develop competing AI technology if his demands weren’t met. Altman’s legal team emphasizes that OpenAI’s current structure, including its partnership with Microsoft, actually helps fulfill its original mission of developing safe and beneficial AI. The filing also points out that Musk’s lawsuit comes years after his departure from OpenAI and suggests it’s motivated by competitive interests rather than genuine concern for the organization’s mission.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/sam-altman-accuses-elon-musk-no-facts-court-filing-2025-2