SMRTR AIJan 10, 2025Ars Technica

Elon Musk wants OpenAI to auction off a large ownership stake

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Elon Musk is intensifying efforts to prevent OpenAI's conversion to a public benefit corporation (PBC). He filed for an injunction in California and criticized Delaware's handling of the matter. OpenAI committed to becoming a PBC within two years as part of a $6.6 billion funding round, valuing the company at $157 billion. The conversion process faces challenges, including negotiating Microsoft's investment value, and is expected to take months to complete.

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