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Elon Musk’s $97.4 Billion Power Play: A Battle for OpenAI’s Soul

2025/2/11
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Elon Musk, after expressing discontent with OpenAI's transformation, launches a $97.4 billion bid to acquire the nonprofit entity governing OpenAI. This action challenges OpenAI's leadership, particularly Sam Altman, and its $40 billion fundraising plans from SoftBank. The bid highlights the personal conflict between Musk and Altman and exploits a potential weakness in OpenAI's governance structure.
  • Elon Musk's $97.4 billion bid to acquire OpenAI's governing nonprofit entity.
  • The bid challenges OpenAI's leadership and fundraising plans.
  • The personal conflict between Musk and Sam Altman is a central factor.
  • OpenAI's unusual governance structure, with a nonprofit overseeing a for-profit entity, is exploited by Musk's offer.

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Elon Musk just launched a staggering $97.4 billion bid to seize control of OpenAI, setting up a high-stakes clash with CEO Sam Altman. As Altman fights to maintain his grip, Musk’s move threatens to upend OpenAI’s future—and its billion-dollar fundraising plans. The battle isn’t just about money; it’s personal.