Musk v. Altman week 1: Elon Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models
The first week of legal proceedings between Elon Musk and OpenAI has concluded, featuring dramatic claims from both sides. Musk's team alleges he was misled about OpenAI's non-profit mission, while also acknowledging that his own company, xAI, uses data from OpenAI's models for distillation.
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This lawsuit is more than just a billionaire feud; it is forcing a public conversation about the definition of AGI, open source principles, and corporate governance in AI. The outcome could set significant precedents for the entire industry.
Musk v. Altman week 1: Elon Musk says he was duped, warns AI could kill us all, and admits that xAI distills OpenAI’s models" from MIT Technology Review (https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/01/1136800/musk-v-altman-week-1-musk-says-he-was-duped-warns-ai-could-kill-us-all-and-admits-that-xai-distills-openais-models/) [Fri, 01 May 2026 22:08:19 +0000]