AI Ethics
May 12, 2026
Sam Altman discusses concerns over Elon Musk's control of OpenAI subsidiary
May 12, 2026
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Sam Altman expressed discomfort during testimony regarding Elon Musk's desire for complete control over a proposed for-profit subsidiary of OpenAI in 2017. Musk's refusal to sign a contract for limited control raised concerns among OpenAI's co-founders.
- Sam Altman testified about his discomfort with Elon Musk's insistence on having complete control over a proposed for-profit subsidiary of OpenAI in 2017.
- Musk claimed he only wanted control during the early stages of the entity but did not agree to sign a contract to formalize this arrangement.
- This situation caused frustration among the co-founders of OpenAI.
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