Musk, Altman Feud Escalates Over $500 Billion AI Project

Elon Musk and Sam Altman have reignited their long-standing feud following the announcement of President Trump's $500 billion AI infrastructure project, Stargate, which Altman is involved in through OpenAI. Musk publicly questioned the financial backing of the project, specifically targeting SoftBank, claiming they have 'well under $10B secured.' Altman countered by asserting that the initiative is beneficial for the country, urging Musk to prioritize national interests over personal ambitions. The spat escalated with Musk accusing Altman of dishonesty, to which Altman responded by inviting Musk to visit the construction site in Texas. The conflict is rooted in their history at OpenAI, where Musk has previously opposed Altman's leadership and direction of the organization. The situation highlights the intersection of politics and technology as Musk aligns himself with Trump's administration.