Elon Musk Sparks Excitement and Speculation in Crypto Community with OpenAI Troll
On March 6, Elon Musk has directed a series of memes at OpenAI, the AI research firm he helped establish. As Tesla and X’s (previously known as Twitter) CEO, he shared a meme that playfully renames the organization to ‘ClosedAI’.
Musk has been on this meme spree since he filed a lawsuit accusing CEO Sam Altman of violating the company’s initial agreement.
The crypto community went beyond just reacting to the meme. Many speculated on the potential outcomes of this unexpected move.
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— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 6, 2024
David Gokhshtein, an influential figure in the crypto space, suggested that Musk should consider acquiring OpenAI, drawing parallels to his previous acquisition of Twitter.
Members of the cryptocurrency community have shown support for Musk, particularly applauding the integration of the Grok AI chatbot into his platform.
Grok AI, developed by Musk’s startup xAI, takes a different approach from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, emphasizing openness in addressing various topics. Musk developed Grok AI in response to what he perceives as the ideological leanings of OpenAI.
In the recent legal saga involving Elon Musk and OpenAI, the AI research company has pushed back against Musk’s claims, releasing correspondence that sheds light on the dispute.
Musk, who co-founded OpenAI, sued CEO Sam Altman for violating the company’s initial agreement.
In response, OpenAI revealed that Musk previously acknowledged the need for funding to support the company’s research, contradicting his current claims.
OpenAI stated that Musk initially pledged $1 billion in funding before withdrawing the offer. The company ultimately secured $13 billion in funding from Microsoft and established itself as a for-profit entity valued at
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