Meta is now trying to stop OpenAI’s monetization as well

Meta sent a letter to California’s attorney general on Thursday urging him to block OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company, a move that Meta says would be “wrong” and “could lead to a proliferation of similar startup projects that are theoretically philanthropic even potentially profitable.” The letter from Meta Platforms to Attorney General Rob Bonta, was first reported by comes on the heels of At the end of November, he also requested an OpenAI conversion ban.

Meta argues in her letter that OpenAI has raised billions of dollars from investors under its original nonprofit mission, and now “wants to turn itself around while retaining all of the advantages that got it to the point it is today,” it posted in full. He goes on to say: “OpenAI should not be allowed to violate the law by taking and re-seizing assets it has built as a charity and using them for potentially massive private gain.” The letter also calls on the Attorney General to look into OpenAI’s past practices as a non-profit organization. Engadget has reached out to OpenAI for comment.

Meta’s letter also expresses support for Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis to represent public interests in Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, . Friday, published To show how he previously pushed to make OpenAI a for-profit enterprise while at the helm of the company.

In a joint statement with Edge In response to Meta’s letter, Brett Taylor, Chairman of OpenAI’s Board of Directors, said: “While our work remains ongoing as we continue to consult with independent financial and legal advisors, any potential restructuring would ensure that the nonprofit continues to exist and thrive, and receives the full value of its status.” Share in OpenAI’s current profitability while enhancing the ability to pursue its mission.