- Altman attacks Musk’s character in explosive interview
- OpenAI releases damaging emails about Musk’s past involvement
- Musk faces criticism over battles against tech industry rivals
The Feud Heats Up
Sam Altman didn’t mince words in his recent Free Press interview, calling former OpenAI co-founder Elon Musk “a legendary entrepreneur” turned “bully.”
The remarks come amid an intensifying legal battle between OpenAI and Musk, who refiled a lawsuit claiming deception during the company’s founding.
Drama in the AI World
The conflict centers on OpenAI’s shift toward a for-profit model – a move Musk opposes publicly yet allegedly supported during his tenure. OpenAI recently released emails showing Musk advocated for this transition before his 2018 departure. Now heading xAI and launching Grok, Musk continues his criticism of his former company.
Power Plays and Politics
Despite Musk’s upcoming influential role in the second Trump administration, Altman remains unfazed. He suggests Musk’s antagonism stems from OpenAI’s success and their direct competition, stating that Musk “left when he thought we were on a trajectory to certainly fail.”
