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Organizations advocating for increased regulation of AI powerhouse OpenAI are reportedly facing a wave of subpoenas and legal challenges. These actions follow heightened scrutiny of OpenAI’s operational practices, particularly its shift from a nonprofit to a for-profit structure. One group, The Midas Project, published a report, “The OpenAI Files,” detailing this transition. The legal pressure on these watchdogs raises concerns about potential intimidation tactics aimed at stifling critical analysis and independent oversight of the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The situation underscores the escalating conflict between AI developers and advocates championing ethical and responsible AI development.