INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Elon Musk, alongside a consortium of investors, offered $97.4 billion on February 10, 2025, to acquire OpenAI
Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 with Altman and others to promote open-source AI research for societal benefit.He left the board in 2019 due
to conflicts of interest with Tesla and SpaceX
leadership, the company achieved groundbreaking success with ChatGPT and other AI advancements, boosting its valuation to over $157 billion
Musk Leads $97.4 Billion Bid to Take Over OpenAI
(Photo Internet reproduction)Musk criticized OpenAI for abandoning its open-source roots and prioritizing profit over public good
and Musk Clash Over AI VisionAltman rejected the offer on X (formerly Twitter), sarcastically suggesting he could buy the platform for $9.74
Musk filing lawsuits accusing the organization of breaching its nonprofit commitments during its transition
with Microsoft, Oracle, and SoftBank
While proponents highlight its potential to secure United States leadership in AI development, Musk questioned its financial feasibility
open-source principles while Altman focuses on scaling innovation through private investment
The outcome could reshape the future of artificial intelligence and its global impact.
