Together with Elon Musk, Encode has filed to join his court action to stop OpenAI from benefiting become a for-profit organization because they are worried that it will negatively affect the mission for which it was created.
Encoder’s Legal Submissions
The non-profit claims that the reconstituted ‘Open AI’ must put its primary concern for the people’s safety and in fact will seek profit at all costs.
OpenAI’s Hybrid Structure and Transition Plan
Originally established as a nonprofit organization, Open AI currently has a hybrid system. There are recent intentions to turn its for-profit section into a PBC which raises a lot of questions over the issue of profits as opposed to public good.
Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Musk as a co-founder together with others contested in courts the sought change of transition asserting this change is against the aim of the body which was to eliminate competition in the AI space.
Meta Joins the Opposition
Sitting in opposition to Open AI transition is just the latest edition Meta – another big player in the AI sector. They also reported their worries about the effects of the change on the future of Silicon Valley.
Concerns Over Safety and Oversight Were Also Elevated.
It was explained on OpenAI Dass these are “people indeed pouring lives into the organization”. Encoding proposed a total shift OpenAI focused shift in its ai positioning would shift its greater focus away from the public’s safety.
Employee and Expert Criticisms
As per the former employees and some industry experts, if the OpenAI’s nonprofit is indeed expected to evaporation then there is no restraint for the profit organization in terms of addressing the safety concerns.
Encoder’s Mission and Broader Advocacy
Founded in 2020, Encode seeks to make sure the younger generations are represented in AI policy. The organization has participated in several state and federal legislative activities related to AI.
