#Musk Calls for Auction of OpenAI Shares#
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The dispute between Elon Musk and OpenAI has escalated further, with Musk's 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, however, has stated that there are no such auction plans and believes Musk's move is simply an attempt 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 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 governance, and reflects the intense competition in the AI field. Musk's move may be intended to pressure OpenAI into accepting his demands, or to attempt to gain control of OpenAI through an auction. The ultimate outcome is unclear, but this fight will have a significant impact on OpenAI's future development.
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Musk demands auction of OpenAI shares, aiming to participate in a public and competitive bidding process for OpenAI equity.
Musk's lawyers, representing large AI investors, sent letters to the California and Delaware Attorneys General, seeking to force an auction of OpenAI shares.
OpenAI currently has no plans to auction shares and believes Musk's move is intended to create chaos.
The feud between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman intensifies.