OpenAI rebuffs Musk offer, weighs special voting rights

OpenAI weighs special voting rights to guard against hostile takeovers, FT reports
OpenAI is considering granting special voting rights to its non-profit board to preserve the power of its directors, as the ChatGPT-maker fends off an unsolicited takeover bid from Elon Musk, Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
OpenAI board considers special voting powers to prevent Elon Musk takeover
"Special voting rights could keep power in the hands of its nonprofit arm in future and so address the Tesla chief's criticisms that Altman and OpenAI have moved away from their original mission of creating powerful AI for the benefit of humanity," the FT wrote.
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OpenAI may give board special voting rights to ward off takeover attempts
To fend off future hostile takeover attempts, OpenAI is reportedly considering giving its board special voting rights.
OpenAI said to mull special voting rights to block hostile bids
OpenAI is weighing special voting rights for its non-profit board to preserve its directors' decision-making power, sources told the Financial Times, a move that could help the ChatGPT maker fend off future hostile takeover attempts.
OpenAI may adopt special voting rights to block hostile takeovers – report
OpenAI is exploring new governance measures to shield itself from potential hostile takeovers, as concerns rise over the influence of major investors and external stakeholders, according to a Financial Times report.
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