Musk: Sam Altman 'Untrustworthy,' Stole OpenAI Nonprofit

Elon Musk is calling OpenAI CEO Sam Altman "untrustworthy." In a recent statement, Musk described Altman as an "untrustworthy asshole" and accused him of having "stole an open source nonprofit." These comments reflect Musk’s ongoing criticism of OpenAI and its leadership, especially regarding the company's shift from its initial nonprofit structure. The remarks were made in an X post without additional details or evidence. Musk was involved with OpenAI in its early days. The organization started in 2015 as a nonprofit focused on developing AI for broad benefit. Over time, OpenAI adopted a more complex corporate structure to raise capital and expand. This evolution is a key point of dispute for Musk. The latest statement focuses directly on Altman's personal trustworthiness and OpenAI’s origins. This ongoing public disagreement highlights the continuing tension over OpenAI's transformation.