Elon Musk-led group proposes buying OpenAI for $97.4 billion. Altman says 'no thank you'
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Elon Musk, alongside his AI startup xAI and a group of investors, has proposed a $97.4 billion offer to buy OpenAI. This move is a continuation of a feud between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, as Musk seeks to steer the organization back to its original nonprofit mission. The legal battle has intensified since Musk accused OpenAI of straying from its founding principles. Although Altman dismissed the acquisition offer with humor, the ongoing court proceedings and conflicts signal significant tension over the company's future direction.
Musk's attempt to lead OpenAI back to its nonprofit roots includes a $97.4 billion offer, underscoring his longstanding disputes with current leadership over the company's direction.
Altman humorously rejected Musk's acquisition offer with a quip about buying Twitter instead, highlighting the tension between the founding figures of OpenAI.
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