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Musk considered giving OpenAI to his kids as Altman recounts a tense conversation
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Published on 12 May 2026

Altman says Musk floated a shocking family succession plan
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified about a “particularly hair-raising” conversation with Elon Musk, recalling that Musk mulled handing OpenAI to his children. The remarks add new context to a long-running dispute over the company’s control and direction, underscoring how personal and governance questions have intertwined with the race to build advanced AI systems.
- Altman described a “hair-raising” conversation with Elon Musk
- Musk allegedly floated handing OpenAI to his children
- Testimony could reshape narratives around OpenAI control
- Personal intentions meet high-stakes AI governance
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