In a Friday court filing, Elon Musk asked the court issue an injunction to prevent OpenAI from completing its transition to a for-profit entity.

Counsel for billionaire Elon Musk have filed for an injunction against OpenAI, seeking to prevent the company from transitioning to a for-profit.

Elon Musk is asking a federal court to stop OpenAI from converting into a fully for-profit business. Attorneys representing Musk, his AI startup xAI, and former OpenAI board member Shivon Zilis filed for a preliminary injunction against OpenAI on Friday.

Musk’s lawyers alleged that OpenAI was depriving xAI of funding by demanding that investors don’t back its rivals.

WASHINGTON, Dec 1, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Elon Musk has again asked a US court to stop ChatGPT-maker OpenAI from converting into a for-profit enterprise, CNBC reported Saturday. Attorneys representing the billionaire and his AI startup, xAI, filed the injunction Friday, the financial news site reported.

Musk’s attorneys say if OpenAI goes for-profit, it could ‘lack sufficient funds’ for damages if Musk wins his lawsuit.

Elon Musk files preliminary injunction against OpenAI for alleged anticompetitive behavior, seizing control of AI market.