Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and co-founder of OpenAI, has made an unsolicited $97.4 billion bid to acquire the artificial intelligence company, citing concerns over its deviation from its original mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity. However, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman swiftly rejected the offer, sarcastically suggesting that Musk sell his social media platform, X, for $9.74 billion instead. This latest clash between the two tech moguls further escalates their long-running feud over the future direction of artificial intelligence.

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Musk presented his bid to OpenAI’s board on February 10, 2025, emphasizing the need to return the company to its foundational principles. OpenAI, initially established as a non-profit, transitioned into a capped-profit structure in 2019, allowing it to accept major investments while maintaining a research-driven focus. However, Musk has criticized this shift, arguing that it prioritizes commercialization over ethical AI development.

“It’s time for OpenAI to return to the open-source, safety-focused force for good it once was,” Musk stated, as per a statement from his attorney, Marc Toberoff. The billionaire has been an outspoken critic of OpenAI’s close partnership with Microsoft, which has significantly influenced the company’s strategic direction.

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