#Musk Calls for Auction of OpenAI Shares#
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Elon Musk's lawyers have called on the attorneys general of California and Delaware to force a sale of OpenAI shares, escalating a bitter fight between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Mark Toboloff, Musk's lawyer, wrote to the states' top legal officials on behalf of large AI investors, seeking to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI equity. People familiar with OpenAI's thinking say there are no such plans for an auction, and that Musk's camp is simply "trying to create more 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 an auction of OpenAI shares, escalating the bitter fight between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Tobolowsky wants to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI equity. People familiar with OpenAI's thinking say there are no such auction plans, and believe Musk's camp is simply "trying to create more chaos." The incident has raised concerns about OpenAI's equity structure and future direction, and reflects the intense competition in the AI field. Musk's conflict with OpenAI has been brewing for some time, with Musk previously criticizing OpenAI for deviating from its original non-profit goals and accusing it of becoming a "closed-source" company. This demand for an auction of shares further intensifies the conflict between the two sides.
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Classic Views
Musk wants to acquire OpenAI shares through a forced auction
Musk believes OpenAI should undergo a public and competitive bidding process
OpenAI denies any auction plans
Musk's actions are seen as part of his struggle with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman