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Sam Altman to Musk: "No Thanks" on $97.4B OpenAI Offer !

The continuous rival between Elon Musk and Sam Altman took a dramatic turn yesterday. A group of potential investors led by Musk recently proposed a $97.4 billion acquisition of OpenAI. Musk aims to restore the organization to its original mission of being open-source and safety-centric.

Altman declined the offer with criticism and humorously suggested a counter-purchase of X (formerly known as Twitter) for $9.74 billion.

no thank you but we will buy twitter for $9.74 billion if you want
— Sam Altman (@sama) February 10, 2025

Sam also mentioned that Musk is jealous of the company's current progress and has not been associated with it since 2018, following an unsuccessful attempt to convince his fellow co-founders to allow Tesla to acquire the company.

Sam even said this to Musk "I don’t think he’s a happy person. I feel for him."

This scenario highlights the deep conflict between the two tech leaders, though they both co-founded OpenAI in 2015. The clash started when they had taken different paths in the AI industry. Musk's legal actions against OpenAI, including a lawsuit that claims a shift towards profit-driven motives, further highlight the complexities of their ongoing battle. OpenAI also tackles every step of Elon with precise defending strategies.

Musk vs. OpenAI: Legal Timeline Overview :

Date	Event
Feb 29, 2024	Elon Musk sued OpenAI, Sam Altman, and Greg Brockman, alleging they prioritized profits over OpenAI’s original mission.
June 11, 2024	Musk withdrew the lawsuit without publicly detailing the reasons after exposing some of Musk's previous emails by openAI in the official blog post.
Aug 5, 2024	Musk reinstated the lawsuit, adding Microsoft as a defendant, accusing them of monopolistic AI practices.
Feb 10, 2025	Musk-led investors offered $97.4 billion to acquire OpenAI, which Sam Altman rejected. Altman joked about buying Twitter instead.

Altman stated, "We’re not transitioning to a for-profit model. We’re still uncertain about all of our next steps. However, the nonprofit will remain a crucial part of our mission and will continue to operate. The board is exploring various options to determine the best structure for this next phase, but the nonprofit is here to stay."

As the battle for AI supremacy intensifies, netizens watch closely to see how these developments will shape the future of artificial intelligence.

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