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OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk Over Harassment Tactics

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-10T11:01:12.034560+05:30

- On Wednesday, OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of using harassment tactics to disrupt the company's growth plans. - The lawsuit alleges Musk's tactics include press attacks, legal harassment, and an unsolicited bid for OpenAI's assets. - OpenAI claims Musk's actions are aimed at slowing down the company and seizing control of its AI innovations for personal gain. - The dispute is centered around OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model, which Musk has attempted to block. - OpenAI's board previously rejected a $97 billion acquisition proposal from Musk, viewing it as an attempt to hinder a competitor. Source: [Benzinga](https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44726544/elon-musk-faces-legal-backlash-as-sam-altman-led-openai-countersues-over-harassing-tactics-and-bid-for-control-mu), [Axios](https://www.axios.com/2025/04/10/openai-elon-musk-countersuit)

On Wednesday, OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing him of using harassment tactics to disrupt the company's growth plans.
The lawsuit alleges Musk's tactics include press attacks, legal harassment, and an unsolicited bid for OpenAI's assets.
OpenAI claims Musk's actions are aimed at slowing down the company and seizing control of its AI innovations for personal gain.
The dispute is centered around OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model, which Musk has attempted to block.
OpenAI's board previously rejected a $97 billion acquisition proposal from Musk, viewing it as an attempt to hinder a competitor.

Source: Benzinga, Axios