OpenAI and Elon Musk are embroiled in a public dispute following Musk's accusations of betrayal and OpenAI's denial of such claims. The controversy escalated when OpenAI published a series of emails between Musk and the company, revealing Musk's ambitions in 2017 to merge OpenAI with Tesla ($TSLA) and his desire for OpenAI to focus on profit, specifically to develop full self-driving (FSD) technology for Tesla. These revelations come amid OpenAI's transition from a non-profit to a for-profit entity, a move Musk initially agreed to but later criticized. The dispute has sparked discussions about the future of artificial intelligence, OpenAI's commitment to its mission, and Musk's intentions regarding AI development and control. Musk sought majority equity, initial board control, and to be CEO, and withheld funding during discussions. The situation has led to a lawsuit, intensifying the conflict between Musk, OpenAI, and its co-founder Sam Altman.