OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed his appreciation for Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk’s initial financial backing in ChatGPT-parent. What Happened: In an interview with YC president and CEO Garry Tan, Altman acknowledged the crucial role of early funding in OpenAI’s success. Despite their strained relationship today, Altman said that he is “very helpful” for Musk’s early contribution. Tesla CEO helped co-found OpenAI in 2015 and left the AI startup in 2018. He has since criticized and sued OpenAI, accusing it of deception and using him for competitive advantage. In March this year, Altman al…
