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The billionaire businessman Elon Musk has led a consortium that has offered $97.4 billion to acquire control of OpenAI, as reported by the agency Reuters.
This offer aims to reverse OpenAI's transition to a for-profit structure and restore it as an open-source entity focused on safety.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, firmly rejected Musk's proposal. In an internal message to staff, Altman stated that the OpenAI board has no interest in Musk's offer.
Additionally, in a message on the social network X (formerly Twitter), Altman replied: "No, thank you. But we will buy Twitter for $9.74 billion if you want", referring to the acquisition of the platform by Musk in 2022.
This Tuesday, Altman, during a summit on artificial intelligence in Paris, reiterated that "the company is not for sale. It's just another one of his tactics to try to annoy us", referring to Musk, who is also the CEO of Tesla Motors.
Musk, who co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but distanced himself before its significant growth, has expressed his concern about the direction the company has taken, arguing that it has strayed from its original mission of being an open and safety-focused force for the public good.
In August of last year, Musk sued Altman and others, alleging that they violated contractual provisions by prioritizing profits over the public good in the advancement of artificial intelligence.
Musk's offer is backed by his artificial intelligence company, xAI, as well as several venture capital funds and individual investors.
However, the proposal has generated mixed reactions within the tech community. Some experts appreciate Musk's intention to return OpenAI to its original non-profit mission, while others believe that his approach could be risky and potentially harmful, given his history of controversial management practices.
Frequently Asked Questions About Elon Musk's Offer to Acquire OpenAI
Why does Elon Musk want to buy OpenAI?
Elon Musk aims to return OpenAI to its roots as a non-profit and open-source entity. His goal is to reverse the transition of OpenAI towards a for-profit structure and ensure that the organization focuses on safety and the public good.
What did Sam Altman respond to Elon Musk's offer?
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, firmly rejected Elon Musk's offer. In an internal and public message, Altman stated that OpenAI is not for sale and suggested that Musk's proposal seeks to hinder the company's progress.
What is the current relationship between Elon Musk and OpenAI?
Elon Musk was one of the co-founders of OpenAI in 2015, but he distanced himself from the organization before it experienced significant growth. Musk has expressed his concern about the direction that OpenAI has taken, arguing that it has strayed from its original mission of being an open force focused on safety.
What do experts think about Elon Musk's offer for OpenAI?
Elon Musk's offer has generated mixed reactions in the tech community. Some experts appreciate Musk's intention to return OpenAI to its original mission, while others believe that his approach could be risky due to his history of controversial management practices.
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