Coverage dated December 12, 2024

OpenAI says Elon Musk wanted it to be for-profit in 2017

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

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.

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  1. NBC 6 South Florida

    OpenAI says Elon Musk wanted it to be for-profit in 2017 (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    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.

  2. New York Post

    Elon Musk wanted to make OpenAI a for-profit company, messages show, as feud heats up (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    OpenAI published a trove of emails and text messages with Musk on its website to argue that he initially backed for-profit status for OpenAI before walking away from the company after failing to get a majority equity stake and full control.

  3. NBC10 Philadelphia

    OpenAI emails show Elon Musk wanted for-profit structure in 2017 (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    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.

  4. FOX Business

    OpenAI hits back at Elon Musk lawsuit, says he suggested for-profit entity (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    OpenAI hit back against Elon Musk's lawsuit against the AI startup, arguing the billionaire suggested the company should have a for-profit structure and sought to control it.

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