OpenAI Not for Sale: Sam Altman Asserts Stance Amid Elon Musk's Bid

CapIn - Sam Altman, CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, has reaffirmed that his company is not for sale following a $97.4 billion (£78.7 billion) acquisition bid from a group led by Elon Musk. Altman made this statement during an interview with Sky News while attending the Paris AI Summit alongside world leaders.

When asked whether he could still retain OpenAI after such a significant offer, Altman responded, "The board will decide the next steps... Our mission is very important, and we are fully focused on ensuring it remains intact."

He further emphasized, "OpenAI is not for sale, nor is its mission."

As OpenAI plans to transition into a for-profit entity, Elon Musk has openly opposed this move and has even taken legal action. In a statement released on Monday, Musk stated, "It's time for OpenAI to return to being an open-source, safety-focused force for good as it once was. We will make sure that happens."

Meanwhile, Altman has expressed his willingness to collaborate with China in AI development, though he acknowledged uncertainty over whether the U.S. government would permit such a partnership.

The ongoing tension between OpenAI and Elon Musk remains a key point of discussion, particularly concerning the future direction and mission of the company.

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