Elon Musk and Sam Altman: The Rivalry Deepens
The rift between former allies Elon Musk and Sam Altman seems to be widening, with public jabs being thrown back and forth. The latest episode involves a tweet from Altman congratulating president-elect Donald Trump’s AI and crypto policy chief nominee, David Sacks, which was met with ridicule from Musk.
Concerns Over Musk’s Political Influence
Altman’s recent comments at the DealBook Summit raised concerns about Musk’s growing political influence. Altman expressed his belief that Musk would not use his position to unfairly advantage his own businesses over competitors. However, Musk’s response to Altman’s tweet suggests otherwise.
“I believe pretty strongly that Elon will do the right thing and that it would be profoundly un-American to use political power to the degree that Elon would hurt competitors and advantage his own businesses.”
~Altman
With Musk set to co-head the DOGE department in the Trump 2.0 administration, concerns about his influence in the tech industry are growing.
Musk’s Legal Battles with Open AI
Musk’s relationship with OpenAI and Altman has soured over the years, leading to legal battles between the parties. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI, has accused the company of straying from its non-profit roots and colluding with Microsoft to stifle his own AI projects.
These lawsuits have further strained the already tense relationship between Musk and Altman, highlighting the deep-seated animosity between the two tech giants.