CEO of startup alleged ex-employee leaked confidential information to OpenAI
In a recent turn of events, Xuechen Li, a former engineer at Elon Musk's AI company xAI, has been accused of stealing cutting-edge AI technology related to the Grok chatbot. Li, who played a key role in developing Grok, is alleged to have taken this sensitive information to OpenAI after accepting their job offer and selling xAI stock worth $7 million.
The stolen information, it is claimed, surpasses the capabilities of ChatGPT, a well-known AI model. Li reportedly admitted to stealing files and attempting to "cover his tracks." Additional materials were found on his devices that he did not disclose.
This case has led to a lawsuit being filed by xAI and a social media platform X against Apple and OpenAI on August 25. The plaintiffs demand "billions of dollars" in damages, alleging that the defendants have restricted competition in the AI sphere.
OpenAI has referred to the lawsuit as a continuation of "harassment," with some reports suggesting that the allegation was directed towards Elon Musk. However, the lawsuit continues to progress, and both parties are yet to make official statements regarding the matter.
Li's employment history indicates that he worked at xAI since 2024. The details of the ongoing lawsuit will likely shed more light on the events leading up to this point and the potential implications for the AI industry.
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