Elon Musk expands lawsuit against OpenAI, blasts ‘ill-gotten gains' with Microsoft

Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk has expanded his lawsuit against OpenAI, now including Microsoft as a defendant, alleging illegal monopolization of the generative AI market [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The amended lawsuit includes federal antitrust claims and accuses OpenAI and Microsoft of attempting to monopolize the generative AI market while sidelining competitors [1][2]. - Musk's original complaint from August also claimed that OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, prioritized profits over public good in their AI advancements [2]. - The lawsuit seeks to void OpenAI's licensing agreement with Microsoft and demands the divestment of what Musk describes as "ill-gotten" gains [2]. Group 2: Company Responses - OpenAI has responded to the lawsuit, stating that it is "even more baseless and overreaching than the previous ones" [3]. - Musk's long-standing opposition to OpenAI is noted, as he co-founded the startup which has since received significant funding from Microsoft [3][4]. Group 3: Antitrust Allegations - The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft violated antitrust laws by conditioning investment opportunities on agreements not to engage with rival companies [5]. - It claims that the exclusive licensing agreement between OpenAI and Microsoft constitutes a merger that lacks the necessary regulatory approvals [5].