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Musk mulled handing OpenAI to his children, Altman testifies

Altman just revealed what Musk said behind closed doors about OpenAI's future — and it's wild.

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Why it matters

Testimony from OpenAI's CEO exposes internal power dynamics and governance tensions with a co-founder who now runs a competing AI company. This adds fuel to the ongoing legal/strategic conflict between Musk and Altman over OpenAI's direction and control.

The key facts

4 to know
  1. Altman testifies to 'particularly hair-raising' conversation with Musk

  2. Musk allegedly considered transferring OpenAI ownership to his children

  3. Testimony suggests governance/control disputes between co-founders

  4. Reveals off-the-record strategic commentary on OpenAI's future leadership

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Publisher excerpt: OpenAI's CEO recalls a "particularly hair-raising" conversation with the SpaceX founder.
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