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OpenAI’s board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid from Elon Musk, marking a significant decision in the tech industry. The bid, involving Musk’s AI company xAI and a group of investors, aimed to acquire the nonprofit governing OpenAI. However, Bret Taylor, chair of OpenAI’s board, stated that the proposal was an attempt to disrupt competition and was not in the best interests of OpenAI’s mission. OpenAI, originally founded as a nonprofit, has been transitioning to a public benefit corporation, a move Musk’s lawsuit seeks to enjoin. Despite Musk’s offer to withdraw his bid if OpenAI preserved its charitable mission, the board held firm in their rejection, emphasizing OpenAI’s commitment to its original mission.