Elon Musk, the richest man in the world is said to be spearheading a group of investors with the aim to acquire OpenAI for nearly $100 billion.
On Monday, his attorney, Marc Toberoff, disclosed this to the Wall Street Journal that the takeover proposal had been presented to OpenAI's board of directors.
As of today, OpenAI operates as a non-profit under the leadership of Musk's rival, Sam Altman. The two tech entrepreneurs are said to be locked up in a legal dispute regarding the company's future, known for its pioneering work in artificial intelligence.
OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, have not yet publicly responded to the unsolicited offer from Musk and his team. Musk's bold move has disrupted Altman's intentions to transform OpenAI into a for-profit entity.
In a statement to the Wall Street Journal, Musk affirmed, "It's time for OpenAI to return to the open-source, safety-focused force for good it once was." He continued, "We will make sure that happens."
Musk co-founded OpenAI with Altman in 2015 but departed the organization in 2019. Since taking over as CEO, Altman has launched a for-profit branch to secure funding from major investors like Microsoft.
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