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Elon Musk's Tumultuous Journey with OpenAI: From Nonprofit to For-Profit

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-14T11:59:16.248803+05:30

- Elon Musk initially questioned OpenAI's nonprofit structure, pushing for a for-profit model to secure necessary funding for AGI. - Negotiations fell apart as Elon demanded majority control, leading to his resignation and the creation of his own competitor, xAI. - OpenAI remains committed to its mission, emphasizing the importance of innovation and free market competition in achieving AGI. Source: [OpenAI](https://openai.com/index/elon-musk-wanted-an-openai-for-profit/)

Elon Musk initially questioned OpenAI's nonprofit structure, pushing for a for-profit model to secure necessary funding for AGI.
Negotiations fell apart as Elon demanded majority control, leading to his resignation and the creation of his own competitor, xAI.
OpenAI remains committed to its mission, emphasizing the importance of innovation and free market competition in achieving AGI.

Source: OpenAI

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