OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has criticized Elon Musk, accusing him of making an unsolicited bid to buy OpenAI out of insecurity. During an interview at the Paris AI Summit, Altman expressed his skepticism about Musk’s intentions, saying that Musk’s actions seem aimed at disrupting OpenAI’s progress. Altman reaffirmed the company’s stance by stating, “OpenAI is not for sale,” after Musk’s $97.4 billion offer was declined. This bid is seen as part of a broader power struggle between the two tech leaders regarding the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI, which is currently seeking a $40 billion funding round led by Japan’s SoftBank, is valued at $300 billion, classifying it among the world’s most valuable private firms. In response to Altman’s rejection of the deal and his light-hearted counteroffer to purchase Twitter for $9.74 billion, Musk tersely called Altman a “Swindler.” Musk’s legal representative highlighted the support from notable investors backing Musk’s bid. The rivalry further complicates OpenAI’s funding endeavors as it competes with giants like SpaceX and ByteDance.
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Publish Date: 2025-02-12 07:22:00
