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The cynic in me believes this is motivated by not Musk's love for the "mission", but by xAI, his attempt to build OpenAI's competitor. I'm guessing this is just a way to weaken a competitor.

>>mempko+(OP)
You're probably right, but either way it will be interesting to see this tested in court. I think it's good to have some extra scrutiny over how OpenAI is operating regardless of the underlying motivations that led to the action!

>>tailsp+P1
Ahh, selfish motivations leading to common good as an unintended consequence. Capitalism at work.

>>mempko+(OP)
Yeah, it's his second/third try. OpenAI was already his way to "commoditize your complement" so that Tesla's AI division could catch up to DeepMind etc..

Now that this accidentally created something even more powerful (and Tesla's autopilot plans don't seem to be panning out), he's trying to stifle the competition so that xAI can catch up. SPOILER: They won't.

>>mempko+(OP)
I assume if there is a jury trial then actually the fact that Musk has his own for-profit AI company now could play a huge part. Even if for some reason they tell the jury to "disregard that fact" or something.

I feel like we now have a reasonable expectation that his AI effort becomes open source. Not that I actually expect it, but seems reasonable in this context.

>>mempko+(OP)
I agree, but if the bar for cynicism is “not taking a billionaire at their word”, then we’re at peak gullibility. Especially if said actor has a track record of deception for economic, social or political gain.

This requires less cynicism than seeing through that Putin invaded to denazify Ukraine, or that your corporate employer rewarded you with pizza because they care about you.