Now Meta is also trying to stop the profit conversion of OpenAI

Meta sent a letter to California’s attorney general on Thursday urging him to block OpenAI from turning into a for-profit company, a move that Meta says “would be wrong” and “could lead to the proliferation of the same start-up businesses that are only known for charity until they turn a profit.” The letter from Meta Platforms to to Attorney General Rob Bonta, it was first reported by comes after in late November that also called for the OpenAI conversion to be banned.

Meta argues in his letter, which has published in full, that OpenAI managed to raise billions of dollars from investors under its original non-profit project and now “it wants to change its shape and keep all the advantages that made it to where it is today.” It goes on to say, “OpenAI should not be allowed to violate the law by taking and reclaiming the resources it created as a resource and using them for private gain.” The letter also asks the attorney general to review OpenAI’s previous actions as ineffective. Engadget has contacted OpenAI for comment.

Meta’s letter also shows support for Elon Musk and Shivon Zilis to represent the public interest in Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, . On Friday, printed showing how he has already pushed OpenAI to profitability with him at the helm.

In the words they shared Seaside in response to Meta’s letter, OpenAI board chairman Bret Taylor said, “While our work is ongoing as we continue to consult with independent financial and legal advisors, any restructuring that can ensure that the non-profit continues to exist and thrive, and receive all the benefits it is currently involved in.” The benefit of OpenAI is its ability to serve its purpose.”