OpenAI says Elon Musk wanted it to merge with Tesla to create a for-profit entity
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said he misses the Elon Musk he knew who competed with others by building better technology.

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2 developments- Mar 2, 2024OpenAI 'categorically disagrees' with Elon Musk’s lawsuit, suggests Tesla CEO has 'regrets'
- Mar 6, 2024OpenAI says Elon Musk wanted it to merge with Tesla to create a for-profit entity
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3 viewpointsElon Musk wanted OpenAI to merge with Tesla or give him 'full control,' OpenAI says
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2 viewpointsElon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, once allies, no longer see eye to eye. Here
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3 viewpointsOpenAI pushes back on Elon Musk lawsuit, says he suggested merger with Tesla
OpenAI claims Elon Musk wanted to merge it with Tesla as it responds to tech tycoon’s ‘profit over humanity’ suit
OpenAI 'categorically disagrees' with Elon Musk’s lawsuit, suggests Tesla CEO has 'regrets'
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