OpenAI CEO dismisses Elon Musk’s unsolicited bid as a delay tactic

Published 11/02/2025, 12:48
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Investing.com -- OpenAI’s Chief Executive Officer, Sam Altman, has stated that the company is not open to sale offers, rejecting an unsolicited bid from Elon Musk, who he believes is attempting to slow down the AI pioneer’s progress.

These comments were made in an interview with Bloomberg Television on Tuesday, during the AI summit in Paris.

Altman suggested that Musk, who is a competitor in the field of artificial intelligence through his own startup, xAI, is employing tactics other than building a superior product to compete.

He referred to numerous lawsuits and other disruptive actions, including the recent unsolicited bid, as examples of such tactics.

Musk has previously sued OpenAI, claiming the company has violated its founding mission by placing profit above the welfare of humanity. OpenAI, however, has disputed this portrayal.

In the interview, Altman also criticized Musk personally, suggesting that the latter’s actions stem from a position of insecurity.

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