OpenAI seeks to dismiss xAI trade secrets lawsuit
( October 2, 2025, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's xAI alleging it poached employees to steal trade secrets. The lawsuit is another attempt by Musk to "thwart" OpenAI's efforts to create artificial intelligence because his company can't compete, OpenAI said. "This is not lost on xAI’s employees — under Musk’s leadership, talented xAI employees are leaving in droves, and some are coming to OpenAI to help advance OpenAI’s mission. Those employees have every right to go where they choose, and OpenAI has the right to hire them." See document below. ...
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