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Elon Musk tried to hire OpenAI founders to start AI unit inside Tesla

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Elon Musk departed from OpenAI and subsequently sought to bring key OpenAI leaders, including Sam Altman, into Tesla. He aimed to establish an AI unit within Tesla by recruiting these founders. The initiative was part of Musk’s effort to extend his influence over artificial-intelligence development.
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