San Francisco, CA, February 18, 2025 – OpenAI is evaluating a proposal to grant special voting rights to its non-profit board as a measure to safeguard its decision-making power amid recent hostile takeover attempts.
The move, reported by Reuters and the Financial Times, comes as the company navigates a transition toward a more traditional for-profit structure.
According to sources familiar with the discussions, CEO Sam Altman and board members are considering new governance measures that would enable the non-profit board to overrule major investors, including significant backers such as Microsoft and SoftBank. The proposal is seen as a preemptive step to block future hostile takeover bids, including an unsolicited $97.4 billion acquisition offer from a consortium led by Elon Musk that was rejected by OpenAI on Friday.
Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI who later departed the company, reportedly made the bid in an effort to prevent OpenAI from shifting toward a profit-driven model as it seeks additional funding to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving AI sector. OpenAI dismissed the offer and any future bids as disingenuous, emphasizing that the startup is not for sale.
While no firm decisions have been made regarding the special voting rights, the proposed governance change underscores OpenAI’s commitment to maintaining strategic control during its structural transition. OpenAI has not immediately commented on the report.
As the company weighs its options, the potential implementation of special voting rights could set a precedent for how AI startups balance investor interests with long-term strategic and ethical considerations in a highly competitive industry.
Moscow, February 20, 2025 – Russia is intensifying its push to join the global artificial intelligence race, aiming to harness AI for both civilian and military applications and to bolster its economy despite ongoing sanctions and stiff competition from the United States and China.
China is set to leverage artificial intelligence in its ambitious mission to explore the outer reaches of the solar system, aiming to enhance spacecraft autonomy and improve data processing for deep space exploration.
China has launched PUMCH-GENESIS, an AI model designed to speed up and improve the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases. Developed with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, it helps detect conditions, recommend specialists, and manage appointments.
Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled Protoclone, the world’s first anatomically accurate humanoid robot, featuring artificial muscles, bones, and joints that enable lifelike movements.
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Microsoft, opens new tab has developed an artificial intelligence model of a videogame which can help generate visuals and actions, the company announced on Wednesday.
Pope Francis is showing improvement, the Vatican said, as the pontiff began his eighth day in hospital. Francis was admitted after struggling with breathing and is being treated for pneumonia.
EU boosts undersea cable security with nearly €1B reallocation, enhancing surveillance, deterrence, and rapid response. A new data-sharing system, drone program, and emergency repair fleet aim to protect critical infrastructure amid rising sabotage concerns.
China's centuries-old treasures have been pulled out of storage to be restored for display at Beijing's Forbidden City and Palace Museum. Meticulous repairs are needed ahead of the museum's 100th anniversary this year.
USAID has long promoted itself as a supporter of press freedom, but reports suggest its media funding may have influenced domestic narratives in Europe and post-Soviet states. With the Trump administration freezing its grants, the agency’s role in shaping global information is under scrutiny.
A Delta Air Lines regional jet flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, injuring 18 people. Officials are investigating whether strong winds and snow played a role in the incident.
A tragic crowd crush at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left 18 dead and 10 injured as thousands of people, many heading to the Kumbh Mela festival, attempted to board delayed trains. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of overcrowding at public transportation hubs in India.
Moscow, February 20, 2025 – Russia is intensifying its push to join the global artificial intelligence race, aiming to harness AI for both civilian and military applications and to bolster its economy despite ongoing sanctions and stiff competition from the United States and China.
China is set to leverage artificial intelligence in its ambitious mission to explore the outer reaches of the solar system, aiming to enhance spacecraft autonomy and improve data processing for deep space exploration.
China has launched PUMCH-GENESIS, an AI model designed to speed up and improve the diagnosis of rare genetic diseases. Developed with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, it helps detect conditions, recommend specialists, and manage appointments.
Polish startup Clone Robotics has unveiled Protoclone, the world’s first anatomically accurate humanoid robot, featuring artificial muscles, bones, and joints that enable lifelike movements.
Google on Wednesday rolled out an update for iOS that lets users search what’s on their screen with a simple gesture. The new feature, available in both the Google Chrome and Google Search apps, is similar to Android’s built-in “Circle to Search” function.
Pope Francis is showing improvement, the Vatican said, as the pontiff began his eighth day in hospital. Francis was admitted after struggling with breathing and is being treated for pneumonia.
EU boosts undersea cable security with nearly €1B reallocation, enhancing surveillance, deterrence, and rapid response. A new data-sharing system, drone program, and emergency repair fleet aim to protect critical infrastructure amid rising sabotage concerns.
China's centuries-old treasures have been pulled out of storage to be restored for display at Beijing's Forbidden City and Palace Museum. Meticulous repairs are needed ahead of the museum's 100th anniversary this year.
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