Musk and Altman exchange further public disputes over AI models
Elon Musk and Sam Altman have renewed their public dispute, exchanging sharp accusations on social media platform X. The latest clash occurred around the launch of OpenAI's new AI models.
Prominent figures in the artificial intelligence sector, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are once again engaged in a public dispute. The conflict surfaced in conjunction with the release of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model, with both executives exchanging critical statements on the social media platform X.
Musk initiated the exchange by sharing a post that named Altman, accusing him of elevating "scamming to a whole new level." Musk further suggested Altman loves "scamming more than any living person." He also referenced OpenAI's past actions, alleging the company stole from an "open-source AI charity" and copied technology from Apple.
Altman retorted by questioning Musk's own ventures, citing Musk's promotion of "interplanetary data centers" to investors. He also taunted Musk, stating he "can't stop thinking about me," while his models reportedly achieve strong results in benchmarks.
The dispute highlights a broader tension over the direction of AI development. Musk's accusations appear to target OpenAI's commercial trajectory and a departure from its founding principles, while Altman defends the company's advancements and criticizes Musk's own ambitious, and potentially speculative, projects.