Elon Musk and Sam Altman cofounded OpenAI

Elon Musk and Sam Altman cofounded OpenAI, but now they're locked in a legal battle. Here's the history of their working relationship and feud.
Elon Musk asked a judge to block OpenAI's attempt to transition from nonprofit to for-profit. It's not the first time he's feuded with CEO Sam Altman.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman take to social media to fight over Stargate
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are fighting on X about Stargate, the infrastructure project to build data centers for OpenAI in the U.S.
Musk clashes with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Trump-supported Stargate AI data center project
It’s the latest clash in a feud between the two tech billionaires that started on OpenAI’s board and is now testing Musk’s influence with the new president.
Elon Musk Lashes Out As Trump Backs Sam Altman For World's Largest AI Project
The Stargate project, led by OpenAI's Sam Altman - to build the "world's largest AI infrastructure" - was announced by Donald Trump at a special press conference at the White House. Elon Musk, however,
Elon Musk fumes as Trump’s Stargate AI announcement elevates arch-rival Sam Altman
The Stargate project has big implications for U.S. AI leadership, but also for who's winning the new president's ear.
Elon Musk Is Already Playing Spoiler to Trump's AI Plans
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Stargate, a new entity that plans to invest $500 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure with the goal of making advancements in industries like health care and positioning the U.S. as the leader in AI.
Sam Altman Blasts Elon Musk for Defying Donald Trump's AI Deal
Elon Musk blasted OpenAI, accusing it of not having enough cash for Donald Trump's "Stargate" project. CEO Sam Altman has since shot back.
Elon Musk clashes with OpenAI's Sam Altman over $500 billion AI project Donald Trump announced
Elon Musk, a close Donald Trump advisor questioned the value of the investment. Sam Altman responded, saying Elon Musk was “wrong, as you surely know”.
Elon Musk and Sam Altman spar over $100 billion AI venture hyped by Donald Trump
The Stargate announcement prompted immediate skepticism over whether it would come to fruition, or represented new spending by the companies.
Why Trump’s AI plan made Elon Musk flip out
At the White House on Tuesday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son confidently predicted that “artificial superintelligence” will kick off America’s “golden age.” President Donald Trump beamed as Son, OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Oracle’s Larry Ellison announced a $500 billion investment in an American scheme to unlock the potential of super-powerful AI.
'What Is Great For The Country Isn't Always What's Optimal For Your Companies': Sam Altman Lashes Out At Elon Musk Amid Stargate Squabble
Musk has been targeting Altman in the courts and publicly for months. The pair started OpenAI together nearly a decade ago as a nonprofit. Musk left OpenAI in 2018 and founded his
Steve Bannon Rips Elon Musk's 'Out of Control' Stargate Comments
Bannon tore into Musk, revealing another fissure in the MAGA world over Trump's highly touted Stargate project.
Elon Musk, Sam Altman fight over Stargate on social media
The companies expect to commit $100 billion to Stargate initially and invest $500 billion into the venture over the next four ...
Elon Musk says FTC's concern on Microsoft-OpenAI pact 'confirms' anticompetition
Elon Musk said the Federal Trade Commission’s concern over Microsoft's (MSFT) $13B investment in OpenAI “confirms” his claims ...