#Musk Calls for Auction of OpenAI Shares#
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The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI has escalated further. Musk's lawyers have requested that the California and Delaware Attorneys General force an auction of OpenAI shares, allowing him to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI equity. This move intensifies the bitter battle between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI has denied any plans for an auction, claiming that Musk's actions are intended to create chaos.
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Elon Musk's lawyer, Marc Tobolowsky, representing large AI investors, has called on the California and Delaware Attorneys General to force OpenAI to auction off its large stake in the company, escalating the bitter fight between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Tobolowsky wants to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI shares, while OpenAI has said there are no such auction plans, arguing that Musk's camp is simply "trying to create more chaos." The incident has sparked concerns about OpenAI's equity structure and future direction, and reflects the intense competition in the AI field. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, had previously clashed with the company over his concerns about AI safety and left the company in 2018. This demand for an auction of shares could be Musk's attempt to regain control of OpenAI and ensure his influence on the direction of AI development.
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Musk wants to gain more control by forcing an auction of OpenAI shares.
Musk believes OpenAI should hold a public and competitive bidding process to ensure fair equity distribution.
OpenAI denies any auction plans and believes Musk's actions are simply intended to create chaos.
There is a fierce struggle between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.