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Midas Project Accuses OpenAI of Violations Threatening Nonprofit Status

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

5 hours ago


The nonprofit Midas Project has filed a complaint against OpenAI, accusing it of potential tax law violations that may threaten its nonprofit status.

Allegations of Conflicts of Interest

Midas Project claims that OpenAI's board of directors has severe financial conflicts of interest. Specifically, CEO Sam Altman serves a dual role as the head of OpenAI's for-profit operations and a board member of its nonprofit, which the complainants argue may lead to personal benefits for him at the nonprofit’s expense. The complaint states, 'CEO Sam Altman may receive equity in the new profit entity, but either way, his investments in partner companies potentially create conflicts worth hundreds of millions.'

Debates on Profit vs. Nonprofit Status

OpenAI was founded in 2015 as a nonprofit organization to ensure that advanced AI technology benefits humanity, not shareholders. In recent months, the company considered transitioning to a for-profit structure but reaffirmed its commitment to nonprofit status in May. It has been suggested that some board members have financial ties to firms that benefit from OpenAI’s operations.

Connection to Elon Musk

Elon Musk, one of the founders of OpenAI, advocated for the company to become for-profit in 2017 but has since filed two lawsuits against OpenAI, claiming that the company has violated the terms of their original contract. In February 2024, a Musk-led investor group proposed a $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI, which Altman rejected.

The situation surrounding OpenAI and the allegations from Midas Project raises important questions about conflicts of interest and the organization's objectives. The IRS inquiry may become critical in determining OpenAI's future status.

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