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In 2022 and 2023, Musk openly criticized OpenAI’s shift towards profit-making and alleged Microsoft’s influence over the organization. In 2024, he sued OpenAI for breach of contract, claiming mission drift, and OpenAI countersued him. Musk’s adversarial stance has also extended to Apple, with Musk’s XAI (his AI-focused company) suing both OpenAI and Apple.
His disdain was underscored by reposting a meme from Doge Designer, which ridiculed OpenAI as an "open lie." He accused OpenAI of dirty tricks, intimidation, and building on false premises. Notably, Musk's critics liken his obsession with OpenAI to unreciprocated love, criticizing his relentless focus on past grievances.