Altman and Musk launched OpenAI as a nonprofit 10 years ago. Now they’re rivals in a trillion-dollar market
CNBC • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
OpenAI, co-founded by Sam Altman and Elon Musk as a nonprofit a decade ago, is now a key player in a $1.4 trillion AI infrastructure market, according to CNBC. The evolution from nonprofit to a competitive entity highlights the growing rivalry in the AI sector.
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