- Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that he was “the reason OpenAI exists,” referring to his early investment in the artificial intelligence startup.
- Musk stopped backing OpenAI, reportedly after a disagreement with senior executives over the speed and nature of technological advancement.
- The Tesla CEO made the comments in an interview with CNBC’s David Faber, and suggested that OpenAI wasn’t doing enough to ensure safe AI development.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed on Tuesday he is “the reason that OpenAI exists,” citing his past investment in the entity, and that Microsoft exerts control over the AI…