Elon Musk's xAI Sues Apple, Alleges AI Chatbot Theft Conspiracy
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging a conspiracy with OpenAI to suppress rival platforms. This legal action is part of a wider dispute between Musk and OpenAI in the AI industry.
xAI accuses Apple and OpenAI of conspiring to hire away xAI employees to gain access to trade secrets related to its AI chatbot Grok. OpenAI, however, dismisses these claims as an attempt to distract from xAI's own competitive struggles. The company maintains that its employees have the right to choose where they work, and OpenAI has the right to hire them.
OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit, stating that xAI's allegations are false and unsubstantiated. There is currently no public information about recent hires at OpenAI who previously worked at xAI and had access to Grok's secrets. Meanwhile, Musk is also suing OpenAI over its conversion to a for-profit company, with OpenAI countersuing Musk for harassment.
The legal battle between Musk and OpenAI continues to unfold, with xAI's lawsuit against Apple adding another layer to the dispute. The outcome of these legal actions will likely have significant implications for the AI industry.
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