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Elon Musk Slams OpenAI's Safety Amid Legal Battle

3/1/2026

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Musk Critiques OpenAI

Elon Musk criticized OpenAI's safety record in a deposition related to his lawsuit, saying his AI firm xAI prioritizes safety more than OpenAI.
He cited a public letter he signed urging a pause in AI development as part of his argument.
The remarks come amid lawsuits against OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged mental health impacts and safety concerns at xAI, including an investigation into nonconsensual images generated by its AI.

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Musk Advocates Automation

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, envisions a future of "sustainable abundance" where technology eliminates labor.
Tesla and SpaceX are developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to realize this vision.
Tesla unveiled the Cybercab, an autonomous taxi without traditional controls.
Regulatory hurdles and safety concerns threaten the Cybercab's progress.
The departure of key personnel from the Cybercab program raises questions about its progress, fueling skepticism about Tesla's autonomous-driving goals.

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Musk Critiques OpenAI

Elon Musk criticized OpenAI's safety record in a deposition related to his lawsuit, saying his AI firm xAI prioritizes safety more than OpenAI.
He cited a public letter he signed urging a pause in AI development as part of his argument.
The remarks come amid lawsuits against OpenAI over ChatGPT's alleged mental health impacts and safety concerns at xAI, including an investigation into nonconsensual images generated by its AI.

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