Source: CNBC
Summary
Elon Musk texted OpenAI’s president and co-founder, stating that he and CEO Sam Altman “will be the most hated men in America” if OpenAI doesn’t settle the suit. The message was sent in response to a lawsuit filed by OpenAI against Musk and other former board members. Musk was a co-founder of OpenAI but left the company in 2018. The lawsuit alleges that Musk and others breached their fiduciary duties to OpenAI.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Musk threatens OpenAI’s president and co-founder with a PR nightmare if they don’t settle the lawsuit. Because that’s exactly how you resolve disputes – with a healthy dose of public shaming. The lawsuit itself is a result of Musk’s departure from OpenAI in 2018, because clearly, there were no hard feelings. Now, Musk is playing the “you’ll regret this” card, because that’s not a red flag at all. Oh, and this is the same guy who thinks he can revolutionize transportation and space travel.
Author: Evan Null
