Experts Urge Court to Block OpenAI's Shift to Profit-Driven Model

According to PANews, Mario Nawfal, founder and CEO of IBC Group, announced on the X platform that a youth-led organization, Encode, has submitted a compelling amicus brief to a federal court. The brief urges the court to prevent OpenAI from transitioning into a for-profit entity, warning that such a move could expose humanity to existential risks posed by artificial intelligence in pursuit of investor returns. The motion is supported by experts, including Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton and AI pioneer Stuart Russell, who argue that the shift to a profit-driven model could undermine safeguards designed to align advanced AI with public safety. Sneha Revanur, Chair of Encode, stated, "OpenAI's nonprofit mission is not just a promise—it is a lifeline for humanity. Turning it into a profit-making machine will put everyone at risk." The court hearing for this case is scheduled for January 14.