Altman Dismisses Musk’s $97.4B Offer for OpenAI

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-12T11:06:40.167505+05:30

- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit an attempt to slow down the company at the AI Action Summit in Paris. - Altman criticized Musk, suggesting he operates from a position of insecurity and is unhappy. - OpenAI’s board has yet to formally respond to Musk’s offer, with board member Larry Summers noting no official communication has been made. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/11/openai-ceo-sam-altman-calls-musks-bid-an-attempt-to-slow-us-down/)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI’s nonprofit an attempt to slow down the company at the AI Action Summit in Paris.
Altman criticized Musk, suggesting he operates from a position of insecurity and is unhappy.
OpenAI’s board has yet to formally respond to Musk’s offer, with board member Larry Summers noting no official communication has been made.

Source: TechCrunch