OpenAI Rejects Elon Muskβs $97.4 Billion Bid for Control of the Company NYT > Technology By:Cade Metz Β· Mike Isaac and Jesus JimΓ©nez 14 February 2025 at 18:49 Bret Taylor, the chairman of OpenAIβs board, said the artificial intelligence company was βnot for sale.β Mr. Musk is separately raising money for his A.I. start-up, xAI. Β© Jim Wilson/The New York TimesBret Taylor, the chairman of the OpenAI board.