#Musk Calls for Auction of OpenAI Shares#
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Elon Musk's fight with OpenAI has escalated further, with his lawyers calling on the California and Delaware attorneys general to force an auction of OpenAI shares. Musk's lawyers, representing large AI investors, want to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI equity. OpenAI reportedly has no plans for an auction and believes Musk's move is intended to create chaos.
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Elon Musk's demand for an auction of OpenAI shares has sparked widespread attention. Mark Toberoff, Musk's lawyer representing large AI investors, sent letters to the California and Delaware Attorneys General demanding a forced auction of OpenAI shares. The letter indicates Musk's desire to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI equity. Sources familiar with OpenAI's thinking say the company has no plans to auction shares, believing Musk's move is simply intended to create chaos. The incident has intensified the bitter feud between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Musk has previously criticized OpenAI for deviating from its original non-profit goals and accused the company of being too focused on profits. Musk's demand for an auction of OpenAI shares may be related to his disagreement with OpenAI's control and direction.
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Musk demands auction of OpenAI shares, escalating feud with CEO Sam Altman
Musk's lawyers, representing major AI investors, want to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI equity
OpenAI has no plans to auction shares, believing Musk is simply trying to create chaos
Musk's lawyers have called on California and Delaware attorneys general to force an auction of OpenAI shares