Elon Musk has asked a federal judge to block Sam Altman’s OpenAI from completing plans to become a for-profit entity – arguing that it would cause “irreparable harm” to the public.

Elon Musk’s attorneys filed for an injunction against OpenAI and Microsoft on Friday, accusing them of anticompetitive practices. He wants to stop OpenAI’s conversion to a for-profit company. Musk first sued OpenAI earlier this year for allegedly violating its founding mission of building AI “for the benefit of humanity,

Elon Musk on Friday filed a motion for preliminary injunction asking a federal court to block OpenAI's planned conversion from a nonprofit to for-profit entity.

Counsel for billionaire Elon Musk have filed for an injunction against OpenAI, seeking to prevent the company from transitioning to a for-profit.

The injunction would also stop OpenAI from allegedly requiring its investors to refrain from funding competitors, including xAI and others.

In a Friday court filing, Elon Musk asked the court issue an injunction to prevent OpenAI from completing its transition to a for-profit entity.

Musk’s attorneys say if OpenAI goes for-profit, it could ‘lack sufficient funds’ for damages if Musk wins his lawsuit.

Elon Musk files preliminary injunction against OpenAI for alleged anticompetitive behavior, seizing control of AI market.