OpenAI's Sam Altman Reaches Out to Elon Musk Amid Ongoing Social Media Spat: 'Let's Be Friends'

In the wake of a social media disagreement, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has made a peace offering to Tesla Inc.’s chief Elon Musk.

What Happened: Altman underscored the importance of their mutual interest in artificial general intelligence (AGI), suggesting it should take precedence over their personal dispute.

On Saturday in a post on X, Altman extended an olive branch to Musk, in an effort to smooth over tensions that arose from past social media posts.

Altman expressed a wish to work together with Musk, emphasizing the importance of AGI over their personal feud.

Musk recently resurrected an old post in which Altman criticized former US President Donald Trump.

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In response, Altman indicated his readiness to let bygones be bygones, asserting that the advancement of AGI was more important than their disagreement.

Altman’s conciliatory approach follows a noticeable shift in his political views, evidenced by his contribution to the $500 billion Project Stargate, aimed at building AI infrastructure in the US. This development coincides with Musk’s critique of the direction OpenAI has taken under Altman’s guidance.

Despite a period of uncertainty, OpenAI confirmed earlier this week that the non-profit would maintain control of the company.

Why It Matters: The disagreement between Altman and Musk, two influential figures in the tech industry, has drawn significant attention. Their shared interest in AGI, a field with potentially far-reaching implications, underscores the importance of their collaboration.

Altman’s recent political shift and contribution to Project Stargate suggest a new direction for OpenAI, one that could potentially align more closely with Musk’s vision.

This reconciliation could mark a significant turning point for the development of AGI, a technology that could revolutionize various sectors, from healthcare to transportation.

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