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Critics of OpenAI's current direction, including Musk, argue that the organization has strayed significantly from its original mission. They contend that securing investor capital under a safety-focused premise and then pivoting to a closed-source for-profit model is unethical and could amplify the risks associated with AI development.
Musk and other investors believe that maintaining a nonprofit structure is essential for mitigating potential threats, including the risks of AI misuse. His commitment to see OpenAI realign with its initial values underpins the motivation behind this monumental bid.