Musk Says Altman's Roadster Refund Processed

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted screenshots on X showing a July 2018 $45,000–$50,000 reservation for a Tesla Roadster and said he requested a cancellation and refund in 2025 after about 7.5 years. Elon Musk replied on X that the refund was processed within 24 hours and accused Altman of “stealing a nonprofit” in reference to OpenAI’s restructuring. The Roadster, first unveiled in 2017, remains in design development after repeated delays, though Musk has teased a new reveal by the end of 2025. The exchange amplified an ongoing public feud between the two former collaborators and prompted widespread online reactions, from jokes to calls for reconciliation.