Sam Altman Eyed Rocket Company Deal to Challenge Musk’s SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman explored partnering with a rocket company, potentially creating a rival to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Altman initiated discussions with Stoke Space, a startup aiming for reusable rockets, in the summer and fall. The talks centered on OpenAI investing heavily in the company, potentially reaching billions of dollars. However, these talks have ended due to financial challenges facing OpenAI amidst a public shift in the AI market.