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Is Elon Actually Trying to Buy OpenAI?

Feb 14, 2025
David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, dives into Elon Musk's controversial $97.4 billion offer to buy OpenAI. The conversation reveals the playful yet contentious nature of Musk and Sam Altman’s relationship. Fahrenthold discusses the shift of OpenAI from nonprofit to for-profit and the tension it caused among its founders. The episode also explores the broader implications of Musk's ambitions on AI governance and the potential consequences of blurring business interests with public responsibility.
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