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OpenAI Faces Backlash Over Aggressive Subpoenas Targeting Critical Nonprofits

OpenAI has issued extensive subpoenas to at least seven nonprofits that criticized its transition to for-profit status. Legal experts suggest these demands appear designed to burden small organizations with excessive costs and paperwork amid growing controversy over the company’s tactics.

Nonprofits Targeted After Criticizing OpenAI’s Direction

Multiple nonprofit organizations that have advocated for greater oversight of artificial intelligence companies are facing extensive legal demands from OpenAI, according to reports. Sources indicate that at least seven organizations have received subpoenas requesting detailed information about their funding sources, internal communications, and activities related to OpenAI’s controversial restructuring from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity.