Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testifies that Elon Musk discussed an idea of passing OpenAI to Musk’s children. Altman characterizes the conversation as “hair-raising” and describes Musk as being focused on control over the company. According to Wired and TechCrunch, Altman’s account is part of legal proceedings in which Musk’s lawyers question him about allegations of deception and about his broader network of financial investments. Wired reports that the line of questioning includes scrutiny of Altman’s credibility, while Altman responds with a portrayal of Musk as unusually concerned with how OpenAI is run. India Today also summarizes Altman’s testimony, focusing on the claim that Musk wanted his children to inherit OpenAI. Across the sources, the central points are that Altman relays Musk’s alleged interest in transferring OpenAI to his heirs and that the testimony occurs amid questioning by Musk’s legal team regarding related disputes and Altman’s background. The reports do not indicate that such a transfer occurs or is finalized; they describe Altman’s statements in court.
Sam Altman testifies Elon Musk considered handing OpenAI to his children
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, testifies that Elon Musk discussed an idea of passing OpenAI to Musk’s children. Altman characterizes the conversation as “hair-raising” and describes Musk as being focused...
- Sam Altman testifies that Elon Musk considered giving OpenAI to Musk’s children.
- Altman describes the discussion as “hair-raising” or similar language in court testimony.
- Musk’s lawyers question Altman during the proceedings, including issues related to alleged deception.
- The questioning also addresses Altman’s financial investments and broader activities.
- Reports present Altman’s characterization of Musk as focused on controlling or directing OpenAI, without indicating any completed transfer.
Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted his children to inherit OpenAI
3 months agoMusk’s lawyers questioned Altman over allegations of deception and his network of financial investments, but the OpenAI CEO painted a picture of Musk as obsessed with controlling the company.
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