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In opposition to Google's increasing prowess in AI, Musk took decisive action by founding OpenAI in 2015. His vision was a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing artificial general intelligence (AGI) in a way that would benefit humanity at large. Musk invested significantly and aligned other prominent tech figures to create a robust foundation.
Early Disagreements and Shifting Dynamics
The collaboration, however, was not without its conflicts. As OpenAI began developing its resources, the internal battle between Musk and Sam Altman, then president of Y Combinator, emerged regarding leadership and strategic direction. While Musk envisioned integrating OpenAI with Tesla to secure funding, Altman sought to maintain the integrity of the nonprofit model.