Sam Altman reckons with a growing threat to OpenAI: Elon Musk

Tesla chief’s influence over Donald Trump encourages ChatGPT-maker into patriotic pitch to incoming administration

Financial Times - 6h

Sam Altman on Microsoft, Trump and Musk

The OpenAI C.E.O. spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin at the DealBook Summit.

The New York Times - 21h

OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI 'dictatorship'

A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and best avoid an artificial intelligence ‘dictatorship’ is now heading to a federal judge

ABC News - 1d

OpenAI emails show Elon Musk wanted for-profit structure in 2017

OpenAI on Friday posted screenshots showing that Elon Musk, one of its co-founders, pushed for the company to have a for-profit structure as far back as 2017.

CNBC - 1d

OpenAI's Altman will donate $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-Elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund, joining a number of tech companies and executives who are working to ...

ABC News - 1d

Sam Altman of OpenAI to Donate $1 Million to Trump Inauguration

Mr. Altman and OpenAI have recently hired key executives who previously worked for the Clinton, Obama and Biden administrations.

The New York Times - 1d

Elon Musk’s Playbook for DOGE Has a Precedent: X

Mr. Musk is wielding his X account to single out federal employees and agencies for cuts. He has used this method before.

The New York Times - 1d

Elon Musk and DOGE vs. Regulators

The billionaire has needled government agencies, armed with potential influence over their budgets. But some of these organizations are also looking into his interests.

The New York Times - 1d

OpenAI Fires Back at Elon Musk’s Lawsuit

The artificial intelligence start-up argues that Mr. Musk is trying to hamstring its business as he builds a rival company.

The New York Times - 1d

OpenAI’s Altman to donate $1mn to Trump’s inauguration fund

AI start-up Perplexity also contributes as Silicon Valley seeks closer ties with incoming US administration

Financial Times - 1d

Sam Altman to donate $1 million in personal funds to Trump's inauguration fund

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is planning to make a $1 million personal donation to President-elect Trump's inaugural fund, joining various other tech leaders who have made similar contributions this week. ...

The Hill - 1d

Elon Musk and Tesla Shareholders Are Richer Than Ever

Tesla stock and Elon Musk’s net worth are both smashing record highs.

Inc. - 2d

EU tech chief strikes conciliatory tone with Elon Musk

Henna Virkkunen seeks to repair relations after her predecessor sparked US billionaire’s ire

Financial Times - 6d

JD Vance, Elon Musk and the Future of America

How the two men’s visions for America come together, or clash, is a key to the new administration’s success.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team

The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.

The New York Times - Dec. 7

Elon Musk spends $277 million to back Trump and Republican candidates

Elon Musk was the largest donor in the 2024 election cycle, spending at least $277 million to back President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Israel seeks Elon Musk’s influence in resolving hostage situation in Gaza

SpaceX head has had Trump’s ear since election, and Israel hopes he can convince president-elect to pursue a deal. Israel has sought to enlist Elon Musk ’s help in reviving hostage negotiations ...

The Guardian - Dec. 6

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman: You could get paid one day for the AI training data we use

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says content creators should be paid for their contributions to artificial intelligence models, including for chatbots like ChatGPT.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Musk signals he won't use growing influence to go after competitors

Elon Musk indicated Friday that he will not use his growing influence in the Trump administration to hurt or seek revenge on his industry competitors. In a post on his social platform X, Musk ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Israeli president calls Elon Musk to revive Gaza hostage talks

Families of those held in enclave urge Isaac Herzog to keep issue in focus for incoming Trump administration

Financial Times - Dec. 6

Elon Musk risks being 'political puppet master', says Nick Clegg

The former deputy PM turned top Meta boss tells Nick Robinson that Musk is playing an "outsized" role in US politics.

BBC News - Dec. 6

Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill

Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Goes to Congress

The tycoons in charge of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s amorphous government efficiency initiative made the rounds on Capitol Hill, bashing debt but revealing little about how they will tackle it.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy meet with lawmakers on DOGE plans

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are meeting with lawmakers Thursday on plans for the newly coined of Department of Government Efficiency.

CBS News - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos, OpenAI founder talk Elon Musk’s new government role

CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to recap his annual DealBook Summit where he had conversations with Elon Musk’s top competitors, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and OpenAI’s Sam Altman, to discuss Musk's ...

NBC News - Dec. 5

In Sam Altman We Trust?

This week on Uncanny Valley, we do a deep dive on Open AI’s Sam Altman.

Wired - Dec. 5

The Biggest Takeaways From the DealBook Summit With Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman and More

Trumponomics, inflation, artificial intelligence, the changing media landscape, and the Elon Musk effect — these were the big themes covered at the annual event.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman Discuss Elon Musk’s Political Power at DealBook Summit

At the DealBook summit, some billionaires and political leaders marveled at the tech mogul’s reach, access to the levers of power, and staggering wealth.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Sam Altman brushes off Musk's influence in Trump administration amid tension

Sam Altman, the CEO of tech company OpenAI, brushed off tech billionaire Elon Musk's influence in the upcoming Trump administration, according to a Wednesday report from The New York Times. Altman ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Downplays Dangers of A.I. and Elon Musk

The chief executive of OpenAI said the technology would boost productivity and rejected worries that his rival mogul could use his political influence to harm competitors.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO 'not that worried' about Elon Musk's influence in Trump administration

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is locked in a legal dispute with rival Elon Musk

ABC News - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump

AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connection

Inc. - Dec. 4

2023 DealBook Summit Concluded With an Elon Musk Discussion

Mr. Musk caught even Andrew Ross Sorkin off guard, as the Tesla and SpaceX leader accused advertisers that had pulled their money from X of trying to “blackmail” him.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Coming Up This Morning: Ken Griffin, founder of Citadel; Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI; Serena Williams; and former President Bill Clinton

Who will be speaking at the DealBook Summit

The New York Times - Dec. 4

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