ELON MUSK vs SAM ALTMAN
The OpenAI Conflict
Elon Musk
Net Worth:
$392 Billion
Position:
Former Co-Founder
Vision:
Open-source AI
Sam Altman
Net Worth:
$1.2 Billion
Position:
CEO of OpenAI
Vision:
Commercial AI
Key Disagreements
OpenAI Structure:
Non-profit → For-profit
AI Development:
Safety vs. Pace
Mission:
Open vs. Proprietary
Control:
Failed Takeover Bid
OpenAI Timeline
2015:
Co-founded OpenAI
2018:
Musk leaves OpenAI
2023:
Musk launches xAI
2024:
$97.4B Takeover Bid
Notable Quotes
"OpenAI should be more open"
"[Musk is trying to] slow us down"
"Return OpenAI to an open-source, safety-focused force"
"I don't think he's a happy person"
2015
Founded
Founded
2018
Musk Leaves
Musk Leaves
2023
xAI Launch
xAI Launch
2024
$97B Bid
$97B Bid