After months of legal wrangling, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has withdrawn his lawsuit against OpenAI, the organization behind the development of ChatGPT.
The lawsuit, filed in February, accused OpenAI of breaching its contract and engaging in unfair business practices. Musk alleged that the organization's focus on profit maximization, particularly through its partnership with Microsoft, contradicted its original mission of serving humanity.
Despite the dismissal, Musk retains the option to refile the lawsuit at a later date. The withdrawal comes shortly after Musk publicly criticized OpenAI's collaboration with Apple, raising questions about the relationship between the two tech giants.
OpenAI, in response, refuted Musk's claims and released old emails suggesting his previous support for the organization's for-profit endeavors. The legal dispute underscores the complexities of tech partnerships and the challenges of balancing commercial interests with ethical responsibilities.