Musk v. Altman docs: Microsoft execs had reservations about funding OpenAI in 2018 but worried that withholding support could push OpenAI into Amazon's arms (Wired)
TechmemeMay 8, 2026
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Documents revealed during the Musk v. Altman trial indicate that Microsoft executives had concerns about funding OpenAI back in 2018. They feared that not supporting OpenAI could lead the organization to seek backing from Amazon instead, highlighting the competitive dynamics in the tech industry regarding AI development.