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Elon Musk Wants to Buy OpenAI but Sam Altman Has Other Plans

Welcome to this week's edition of Jumble, your go-to source for the latest in AI. This issue we’re breaking down Elon Musk’s eye-watering $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI and how AI is transforming the job search game. Buckle up—it’s a big one. ⬇️

In today’s newsletter:
😤 Elon Musk makes a $97.4 billion power move
↪️ Altman responds: "Build a better product instead" 
🤖 AI is your job-hunting sidekick
📧 Gmail warns 2.5 billion users of AI-driven hacks
🤝 Challenge of the Week: Can you land an interview using only AI tools? 

Elon Musk Makes $97.4 Billion Bid For Control of Open AI 😤

🧨 Sam Altman Fires Back:

“I wish he would compete by building a better product.”

The power struggle between Elon Musk and OpenAI just hit a boiling point. Musk, once a co-founder of OpenAI, sued the company last year over its alleged shift away from its original nonprofit mission. Now, in a shocking $97.4 billion bid, Musk is attempting to take control of OpenAI altogether—a move that could redefine the future of artificial intelligence.

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A Clash of AI Titans ⚔️

Musk has long criticized OpenAI’s closed-door approach, advocating for open-source AI that isn’t restricted by corporate interests. His bid isn’t just about control—it’s a challenge to the AI industry’s status quo. If successful, it could accelerate the push toward more transparent, decentralized AI development.

But OpenAI’s Sam Altman isn’t backing down. His response? A direct jab at Musk’s strategy:

I wish he would compete by building a better product, but I think there’s been a lot of tactics.

Altman’s stance reflects OpenAI’s confidence in its current AI dominance, positioning itself as the industry leader against rivals like Google’s Gemini Pro, DeepSeek, and xAI’s Grok (Musk’s own AI venture).

What’s Next? 🧐

If Musk’s bid gains traction, OpenAI’s board and key investors—including Microsoft—will have to weigh their options. A buyout this massive could spark regulatory scrutiny and trigger industry-wide debates over AI’s future.

One thing’s certain: this fight is far from over.

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That’s it for this week! Whether you’re following the Musk vs. OpenAI showdown or looking to supercharge your job hunt with AI, the future is unfolding fast.

Will Musk’s $97.4 billion bid shake up the AI landscape? And would you use AI to land a job—or even ace an interview in real-time?

Let us know your thoughts, and we’ll see you next time!

Zoe from Jumble