Musk says he’s saving humanity as he battles Altman in court - but it may actually be xAI
Elon Musk has positioned himself as a guardian of humanity's safety in his high-profile court battle against Sam Altman, warning that uncontrolled AI could lead to catastrophic outcomes. However, his claims are contrasted by ongoing lawsuits alleging harmful content generated by his own xAI company's Grok chatbot. The legal dispute, framed as a fight over ethics and control of AI, also centers on significant financial stakes including a potential $1.25 trillion valuation for xAI and $134 billion in damages.
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