Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft: The deviation from open-source ideals to commercialization

【Crypto World】This matter has caused a stir in the tech circle. Elon Musk officially took action against OpenAI and Microsoft, with core accusations directly hitting the point: OpenAI initially set out under the name of a public charity, aiming to benefit all of humanity. But what happened next? Microsoft invested billions of dollars, and OpenAI quickly transformed into a for-profit company. This has sparked considerable controversy in the startup community—from the idealistic open-source mission to becoming a commercial machine, which indeed deviates from the original intention. Against the backdrop of the integration of Web3 and AI, this lawsuit also reflects a deeper issue: the eternal tension between technological innovation and the pursuit of capital profits.

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GasFeeCryBabyvip
· 01-19 01:53
Basically, it's just been messed up by capital; these tricks are no longer new.

The story of OpenAI was indeed touching at first, but now? Hehe... Once Microsoft poured in money, how much is Idean worth?

Can this lawsuit be won? It's uncertain, but at least someone dares to poke through this layer.

Web3 is the same—it's all the same story.

Elon Musk's move this time is really satisfying, although don't expect it to change anything.
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SerumSurfervip
· 01-19 01:48
Well, now it's all over again—another promise to "benefit humanity" has been compromised, and as soon as capital comes in, everything changes.
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NFTRegretDiaryvip
· 01-18 19:41
Haha, idealism? OpenAI has been dead for a long time; now it's just a printing press.

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Another capital show, politely called integration, but actually just compromise.

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Elon Musk's latest move is purely showmanship; he didn't shy away from cutting profits himself back in the day.

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The question is, who really cares about the original intention... Anyway, users still pay.

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Can Web3 save all this? I am pessimistic.

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From charity to profit in just a few years, it's too surreal.

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Microsoft: Spending money just to harvest, what's the problem?

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What can this lawsuit change? Isn't it just the fate of capital winners taking all?

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People can change, so can technology. Who's to blame?
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DustCollectorvip
· 01-16 02:26
Really typical, a classic case of pie in the sky. That slogan back then was so loud, but once it touched capital, it turned sour. OpenAI this wave is truly uninteresting.

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Elon Musk played his hand fiercely, but honestly, we all know that in the end, capital wins. No matter how the lawsuits turn out, idealism here is already dead.

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So, Web3 shouldn't be too naive either. We've seen this routine too many times.

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Haha, from charity to a money-making machine, just a turn of events. Microsoft's investment really pulled OpenAI's pants down.

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Deceiving people is really a skill; ideals and such are just nonsense. In front of capital, who doesn't bow and scrape?

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That's why I trust the chain and not these centralized guys. They'll be exposed sooner or later.

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Honestly, it's still money causing trouble. Throwing billions of dollars around, who can still hold on to any ideals?
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MetadataExplorervip
· 01-16 02:20
Ha, yet another story of idealism dying at the hands of capitalism, the cliché is so old.
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AirdropHunter9000vip
· 01-16 02:19
Uh, this thing is basically a matter of利益纠纷, no one should pretend to be innocent.

Elon Musk's move is indeed ruthless, but I wonder if his conscience doesn't hurt him either.

Idealism? Come on, who doesn't want to make money with wealth?

If OpenAI fails, will certain cryptocurrencies become cheaper?

If I had known it would turn out like this, I should have gone all in on Web3 back then.
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PoolJumpervip
· 01-16 02:17
Elon Musk's move this time is brilliant, hitting right at many people's pain points... The open-source ideal is being eroded by capital, it's time to wake up.
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