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OpenAI’s board of directors has unanimously rejected a $97.4 billion takeover bid led by Elon Musk and his consortium of investors. The bid aimed to take control of the AI company, but was met with firm resistance from OpenAI’s board, led by chairman Bret Taylor. The rejection highlights a growing tension between Musk, who has a history with OpenAI, and the current leadership of the company. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been vocal about keeping the company independent, emphasizing its mission to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. The board’s decision reflects a commitment to maintaining OpenAI’s nonprofit structure, despite Musk’s efforts to gain control. The offer has also complicated Altman’s efforts to transition OpenAI to a for-profit company, as Musk’s aggressive bid underscores the competitive landscape in the AI industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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