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Musk may withdraw $97.4b bid if OpenAI turns for-profit

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, said he may revoke his US$97.4 billion proposal for OpenAI’s non-profit branch unless the organization maintains its non-profit status.

This information was revealed in a court filing submitted on Feb. 11.

The filing indicates that Musk would withdraw his bid if the OpenAI board stops its planned transition to a for-profit entity.

He is demanding that the organization commits to its original non-profit mission.

Recent OpenAI developments

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13-Feb-2025 🚀 OpenAI set to release GPT-4.5 within weeks
  • OpenAI to launch GPT-4.5 model soon.
  • Orion will be last without advanced computing.
13-Feb-2025 🔗 OpenAI to discontinue o3 model for GPT-5 launch
  • OpenAI to integrate ‘o3’ with GPT models.
  • GPT-5 aims to consolidate AI technologies.
13-Feb-2025 📄 OpenAI disputes copyright claims from Indian media groups
  • OpenAI opposes Indian media groups’ lawsuit.
  • Claims no use of their content for ChatGPT training.
12-Feb-2025 📰 OpenAI board yet to receive Musk’s takeover bid, source says
  • No formal takeover bid from Musk received.
  • CEO Altman insists OpenAI is not for sale.
11-Feb-2025 💻 OpenAI plans to develop its first AI chip
  • OpenAI plans in-house AI chip design soon.
  • Production targeted with TSMC by 2026.

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