ChatGPT Firing Advice Backfires in Court

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• •Krafton acquired Unknown Worlds Entertainment in 2021 for $500 million, with the $250 million bonus tied to Subnautica 2 sales performance targets.[1][3]
• •Krafton's CEO Changhan Kim specifically consulted ChatGPT for step-by-step strategies, including forming a task force to renegotiate, applying pressure via fan trust, and preparing legal defense materials after founders rejected terms.[2][3]
• •The Delaware court ruling on March 16, 2026, ordered reinstatement of CEO Ted Gill and declared Krafton's July 1 board decision ineffective, rejecting claims of leadership failure or unauthorized projects.[1]
• •Krafton disputes the ruling and is considering appeal options, while public backlash criticizes the company's integrity for attempting to evade the contractual bonus.[2]

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