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Sam Altman: Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children

BBC Business · May 12, 2026, 6:51 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

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Sam Altman: Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children

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