Sam Altman's OpenAI should remain a nonprofit.
Meta is attempting to stop OpenAI from becoming a for-profit company – a move that puts its billionaire boss Mark Zuckerberg on the same side as his longtime rival, Elon Musk.
OpenAI, originally a nonprofit since 2015, said it would make its company for-profit within two years. It involves giving investors equity and earning government approvals. This plan has faced criticism from figures such as Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk.
OpenAI's biggest moments in 2024 included lawsuits, Sam Altman's comeback, a historic funding round, and a legal fight with Elon Musk.
Generative AI technology has become Meta’s priority, directly impacting the company’s business and potentially paving the road to future revenue opportunities.
OpenAI wants to change its status while retaining all of the benefits that enabled it to reach the point it has today,” Meta argues.
Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have set aside their rivalry to take on Sam Altmans OpenAI. The tech leaders argue that OpenAIs profit-driven plans exploit its nonprofit roots and could reshape competition in the
Following Tesla Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also expressed opposition to OpenAI's transition to a for-profit corporation, forming a united front.
Elon Musk has received support from Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Platforms in his fight against Sam Altman-led OpenAI's for-profit transition.
In a string of visits, dinners, calls, monetary pledges and social media overtures, big tech chiefs have joined a parade of business and world leaders in trying to improve their standing with President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office in January.
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta urged California to halt OpenAI's transition to a for-profit company. In doing so, Zuckerberg sided with his occasional nemesis, Elon Musk, who also wants to stop OpenAI.
Facebook founder and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has written a letter to the US government: It should stop OpenAI's for-profit plans.