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Musk Calls Altman a Scammer Amid Apple's AI Lawsuit
12 Jul
Summary
- Musk accused Altman of stealing Apple's trade secrets for AI hardware.
- Altman criticized Musk's SpaceX plans for space data centers.
- The exchange continues their long-running public feud since Musk left OpenAI.
Tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman are once again embroiled in a public dispute, this time coinciding with Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI. Apple alleges that OpenAI misappropriated its trade secrets for the development of AI hardware devices.
Musk publicly labeled Altman a "scammer," stating that Altman "takes scamming to a whole new level." He further implied Altman's focus on AI development stems from a love of deception, sharing an image suggesting Altman's primary motivation is "scamming."
Altman responded by targeting Musk's ambitious SpaceX projects, specifically mentioning the plans for space data centers. Musk countered by referencing his own company's progress and suggesting Altman's actions, including allegedly betraying a former AI charity and stealing Apple's technology, set a high bar for future behavior.
This exchange is the latest development in a persistent public feud between the two prominent figures. Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI who departed the organization, has frequently criticized its deviation from its original nonprofit mission, assertions that Altman consistently refutes.
