Slate News What Next TBD | Is Elon Actually Trying to Buy OpenAI?
Feb 14, 2025
David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter from The New York Times, explores the intriguing dynamics between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over Musk's $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI. Is it a genuine offer or just a chance to troll? The conversation dives into the implications of their rivalry on AI development, the ethical shift of OpenAI from nonprofit to for-profit, and how Musk's potential acquisition could reshape governance in the tech landscape. This engaging discussion highlights the power struggle shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
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Tweet Exchange
- Elon Musk and Sam Altman engaged in a public tweet exchange.
- Musk offered to buy OpenAI for $97.4B, Altman countered with a $9.74B offer for Twitter.
OpenAI's Origins
- OpenAI began as a non-profit focused on building AI for humanity's benefit.
- It was co-founded by Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
For-Profit Shift
- OpenAI shifted to a for-profit model to handle the high costs of AI development.
- This change was driven by Sam Altman to attract investors.