OpenAI files countersuit against Elon Musk to stop his disruptive actions and "sham" takeover bid

What just happened? The long-running drama between OpenAI and Elon Musk took another turn today when the ChatGPT maker filed a countersuit against the world's richest person. OpenAI claims Musk has engaged in various actions to damage and disrupt the company, including public posts and a "sham" takeover bid.

OpenAI's lawyers said in the new lawsuit that Musk should be enjoined from further unlawful and unfair action against the firm, and held responsible for the damage he has already caused.

"Musk's actions have taken a toll. Should his campaign persist, greater harm is threatened – to OpenAI's ability to govern in service of its mission, to the relationships that are essential to furthering that mission, and to the public interest," states the countersuit filing.

Musk sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman in 2024 over claims that the pair breached their original contractual agreements by putting profit ahead ...