OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research firm, has asserted that it is 'not for sale' in response to a reported offer of $97.4 billion from Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.

During an AI summit in Paris on Tuesday, Chris Lehane, OpenAI's Chief Global Affairs Officer, addressed the matter, reiterating the company’s commitment to its autonomy.

“OpenAI is not for sale, and any such implication is truly disingenuous,” Lehane stated, framing the bid as a reflection of Musk's competitive hurdles within the swiftly advancing AI landscape.

Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI in 2015, has since left the organization and has voiced concerns regarding its trajectory and safety protocols.

This announcement and the ensuing remarks occur amidst escalating investment and rivalry within the AI industry, which has experienced rapid growth and heightened attention in recent years.

The AI field is characterized by intense competition among both tech giants and startups, all vying to create cutting-edge AI technologies.

Lehane's remarks emphasize OpenAI’s unwavering dedication to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves the interests of all humankind.

Currently, the significance of Musk's bid and its potential impacts on the competitive dynamics of AI remain critical points of interest for analysts and stakeholders in the industry.