Elon Musk Offers $100 Billion for OpenAI: What’s Behind the Bold Move
Elon Musk is ready to buy OpenAI for $100 billion to return the company to its original mission. However, Sam Altman is not eager to sell, believing the company is worth much more.
Musk vs. OpenAI’s Commercialization
OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit organization with the goal of developing artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity. Musk was one of the co-founders but left the company in 2018 due to disagreements with Sam Altman. He has since repeatedly criticized OpenAI for shifting toward a profit-driven model.
According to Musk, OpenAI is now focused on commercial interests rather than public good. His $100 billion offer is an attempt to regain control over the direction of AI development.
Altman’s Countermove: $10 Billion for X
In response to Musk’s bid, Sam Altman suggested that Musk sell his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for $10 billion. Musk originally bought X in 2022 for $44 billion, making Altman’s offer a sarcastic jab, implying that OpenAI should be valued at least at $400 billion.
This clash highlights the deep divide between the two entrepreneurs: Musk advocates for an open and nonprofit AI model, while Altman is focused on monetizing OpenAI’s technologies.
What’s Next for OpenAI?
Even if Musk and his consortium raise their offer, the chances of OpenAI being sold remain very low. The company has secured billions in investments and maintains a strong partnership with Microsoft, making it a strategic player in AI.
However, another scenario is possible: Musk could accelerate the development of his own AI company, xAI, which is building Grok, a competitor to ChatGPT. If successful, this could put significant pressure on OpenAI and force it to rethink its strategy.
Ultimately, the battle over OpenAI is more than a financial deal—it’s a fight between two competing visions for the future of artificial intelligence.
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