Elon Musk has publicly criticized Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, following the recent departure of key executives, including Mira Murati. Musk's comments likened Altman to a manipulative character from 'Game of Thrones,' suggesting a deeper rivalry between the two. This feud has escalated as Musk has previously sued OpenAI and Altman, although he later dropped the lawsuit.
The tension between Musk and Altman highlights the shifting dynamics within OpenAI, especially as the company transitions towards a for-profit model. Musk's remarks come at a time when OpenAI is reportedly discussing significant equity stakes for Altman, raising questions about the company's mission and direction. The ongoing rivalry reflects broader concerns about AI governance and the ethical implications of profit-driven motives in AI development.
• Musk criticized Altman after key OpenAI executives announced their departures.
• OpenAI is reportedly shifting towards a for-profit business model.
OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model raises concerns about its original nonprofit mission.
Discussions around Altman's potential 7% equity stake indicate significant financial implications for OpenAI's future.
The rivalry between Musk and Altman underscores the importance of AI governance in ensuring ethical practices.
OpenAI's recent executive changes and shift towards a for-profit model have sparked controversy and debate.
Microsoft's involvement with OpenAI has been a point of contention in Musk's criticisms regarding the company's direction.
Business Insider on MSN.com 7month
Fox Business on MSN.com 4month
Isomorphic Labs, the AI drug discovery platform that was spun out of Google's DeepMind in 2021, has raised external capital for the first time. The $600
How to level up your teaching with AI. Discover how to use clones and GPTs in your classroom—personalized AI teaching is the future.
Trump's Third Term? AI already knows how this can be done. A study shows how OpenAI, Grok, DeepSeek & Google outline ways to dismantle U.S. democracy.
Sam Altman today revealed that OpenAI will release an open weight artificial intelligence model in the coming months. "We are excited to release a powerful new open-weight language model with reasoning in the coming months," Altman wrote on X.