Sam Altman on Elon Musk: "He's a Bully, But I Will Work With Him"
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, had some candid words about his relationship with Elon Musk in an interview with Vanity Fair.
Altman called Musk a "bully" and acknowledged that he doesn't "like bullies," but he also expressed his willingness to collaborate with him. "I will work with Elon, of course," he stated.
Key Takeaways:
- Altman described Musk as a bully who respects only those who stand up to him.
- He believes people who want to see collaboration between them should be glad he's willing to work with Musk.
- Musk co-founded OpenAI with Altman, but the two have had a public falling out.
- Altman emphasized his company's desire to work with Musk and Anthroic, despite their competitive positions in the AI space.
In the interview, Altman also discussed:
- His perception of AI as an evil force and himself as a villain, attributing some of this to the need for someone to blame for AI-related anxiety.
- His thoughts on a film about him, Artificial, starring Andrew Garfield, acknowledging its departure from reality except for his distinctive walk.
- His response to Amazon's decision to drop the film, despite their significant investment in OpenAI.
Read the full interview on Vanity Fair for more insights into Altman's perspectives on AI, Musk, and the future of the industry.