Techmeme Ride Home Tue. 02/11 – Elon Wants To Buy OpenAI
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Feb 11, 2025 Elon Musk's unexpected bid to acquire control of OpenAI raises intriguing questions about the future of the organization. YouTube is witnessing a surprising shift, with TV now outpacing mobile as the primary viewing platform. Meanwhile, the launch of new smart earbuds offers health monitoring features and active noise cancellation. On the EV front, BYD is rolling out its advanced self-driving technology, showcasing the rapid evolution in the autonomous driving market.
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Elon's Unsolicited Bid
- Elon Musk offered $97.4 billion for OpenAI, but Sam Altman swiftly rejected it.
- Altman even joked about buying Twitter for $9.74 billion in return.
Musk's Strategy
- Musk's bid might be a tactic to complicate OpenAI's transition into a for-profit company.
- This could force OpenAI to reassess its valuation and negotiations with Microsoft.
YouTube's New TV
- YouTube CEO, Neal Mohan, states that TV screens now surpass mobile devices for U.S. viewership.
- Mohan calls YouTube "the new television" due to its interactive features.