FTX-backed Anthropic’s CEO turns down OpenAI’s merger proposal
Dario Amodei, CEO and co-founder of Anthropic, an AI company backed by FTX, has reportedly declined a merger offer from OpenAI’s board of directors. This latest development follows the recent dismissal of OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, on Nov. 17. Anthropic’s Amodei turns down top role at OpenAI According to sources close to the matter, the merger proposal included a significant incentive for Amodei: the opportunity to step in as the new CEO of OpenAI, succeeding Altman. However, Amodei chose to remain with Anthropic, a decision influenced by his current commitments and position at the AI firm. The details surrounding the merger discussions remain unclear, with reports suggesting that the proposal may not have progressed to serious negotiations. The latest development comes amidst a backdrop of financial intrigue involving FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by convincted fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried, which acquired a substantial stake in Anthropic during th...