Elon Musk vs. Sam Altman: The Ultimate Showdown of Billionaire Bickering!

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In a galaxy not so far away, American entrepreneur and billionaire Elon Musk recently decided to take a break from launching rockets and tweeting about the end of the world to slam OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. This was all in light of the AI giant’s latest for-profit escapades, which, let’s be honest, sounds like a plot twist in a particularly dull sci-fi novel. Musk, in a fit of what can only be described as billionaire drama, called Altman “a liar” while simultaneously plotting to acquire a whopping 7% equity in the AI firm. Because, you know, who doesn’t want a slice of the AI pie? 🍰

Elon Musk Takes A Dig At Sam Altman, Here’s Why

In an X post dated January 23, Musk, the self-proclaimed king of electric chariots, stated, “Altman literally testified to Congress that he wouldn’t get OpenAI compensation, and now he wants $10 billion! What a liar.” This statement, dripping with sarcasm, comes against the backdrop of the AI giant’s for-profit shift and the decision to hand over 7% equity to its CEO, Altman. Because nothing says “trust me” like a sudden desire for billions, right? 💸

Previous reports revealed that Altman is set to pocket 7% of equity in the AI firm as it looks to restructure its business model. In light of this saga, CoinGape reported earlier that Musk called the AI giant a ‘profit-maximizer.’ It’s almost as if he’s trying to win the title of “Most Dramatic Billionaire” in a reality show that nobody asked for. 🎭

OpenAI Under Scrutiny Amid Anti-Trump Media House Funding

In another recent development, IBC Group co-founder Mario Nawfal has spotlighted on X that the Altman-led AI giant funds Axios, a media outlet that seems to have a vendetta against president-elect Donald Trump. Nawfal revealed that the AI entity’s “three-year deal marks OpenAI’s first direct control of newsroom operations,” which sounds like a plot twist in a political thriller. Axios has been seen attacking Trump’s immigration policies on religious grounds following his inauguration, because why not add a little spice to the political soup? 🍲

What’s The Scoop?

This simmering feud between the Tesla lead and Sam Altman began primarily due to the ChatGPT maker’s decision to shift from a non-profit to a for-profit organization. Musk, being one of the earlier backers of OpenAI when it was still a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed open-source project, has condemned the AI giant for this shift. It’s like watching your favorite band sell out, but with more zeros involved. 🎸

In the aftermath of the feud, numerous lawsuits between the two American entrepreneurs surfaced, sparking industry discussions globally. Because nothing says “we’re serious” like a good old-fashioned legal battle. Besides, the abovementioned chronicles appear to have further presented the AI firm with quite the backlash across the broader sector, proving once again that in the world of tech billionaires, drama is the main currency. 💰

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2025-01-23 11:06