OpenAI #15: More on OpenAI's Paranoid Lawfare Against Advocates of SB 53
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- OpenAI subpoenaed Nathan Calvin, an advocate for California's SB 53, demanding private communications related to the bill and implying ties to Elon Musk.
- OpenAI's legal tactics were criticized as overreach, including sending a sheriff's deputy to Calvin's home and requesting unrelated documents.
- Jason Kwon, OpenAI's CSO, defended the subpoenas as routine, but critics argue they were used to intimidate critics of OpenAI's restructuring.
- OpenAI's actions were compared to past incidents, such as NDAs and threats over equity, raising concerns about trust and transparency.
- Joshua Achiam, OpenAI's Head of Mission Alignment, publicly criticized the company's tactics, calling for better behavior.
- Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, was singled out for his history of aggressive PR tactics.
- The incident highlights broader concerns about OpenAI's lobbying and legal strategies, including opposition to AI regulation.