Sam Altman Dismisses Elon Musk’s Latest Critique as OpenAI Expands Microsoft Partnership
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman appears unbothered by Elon Musk’s latest remarks surrounding the growing collaboration between OpenAI and Microsoft. In a recent interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Altman was asked to respond to Musk’s warning that OpenAI could soon “eat Microsoft alive.” His response? A casual dismissal: “I don’t think about him that much.”
Read more on CNBC → CNBC Interview Transcript
Altman on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” downplaying Musk’s warning.
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Musk, never one to shy away from bold predictions, issued a warning on social media that OpenAI’s dominance could pose a threat to Microsoft. However, Nadella responded diplomatically, stating that innovation and competition have always gone hand in hand in the tech industry:
“Each day you learn something new, and innovate, partner, and compete.”
— Satya Nadella on X (formerly Twitter)
See the exchange → Musk vs. Nadella on X
Altman, meanwhile, seemed amused by Musk’s commentary. He questioned the intent behind Musk’s statements, saying, “I thought he was just tweeting all day about how much OpenAI sucks and our model is bad.” He further implied that Musk’s criticisms may be less about concern and more about rivalry.
The long-standing feud between Musk and Altman dates back to the early days of OpenAI. Both were co-founders of the organization in 2015, which was originally established as a nonprofit AI research lab focused on safe and ethical artificial intelligence. Over time, however, OpenAI’s business model evolved, attracting major investment from Microsoft and shifting toward a capped-profit structure. This shift became a point of contention for Musk, who filed — and later dropped — a lawsuit alleging that OpenAI had strayed from its original mission.
In a surprising twist earlier this year, Musk attempted to buy out the nonprofit parent organization behind OpenAI, offering $97.4 billion. Altman swiftly declined the bid, cheekily suggesting on social media that OpenAI would rather buy Twitter for $9.74 billion instead — a clear jab at Musk’s acquisition of the platform.
Read the story → Musk’s Takeover Bid Details
As the AI arms race heats up, the rivalry between these two tech visionaries continues to make headlines. But judging by Altman’s recent comments, he’s more focused on building the future of AI than engaging in online spats.
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