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.
Musk clashes with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Trump-supported Stargate AI data center project
Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project touted by President Donald Trump, the latest in a feud between the two billionaires that started on OpenAI’s board and is now testing
Trump had phone call with OpenAI's Sam Altman last week about AI infrastructure
President Donald Trump spoke with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by phone on Friday, ahead of the AI infrastructure announcement, CNBC has learned.
Sam Altman posts letter from senators concerned about OpenAI efforts to ‘cozy up' to Trump
On his X account, Sam Altman posted a letter signed by Democratic senators concerned about the ways tech companies appear to be bending to Trump’s wishes.
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”.
'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
Sam Altman denies AGI release as reports swirl about US government meetings
With speculation online about OpenAI having reached the AGI stage of ChatGPT development, Sam Altman says that's not what's ...
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman rings in 2025 with cryptic, concerning tweet about AI's future
OpenAI founder Sam Altman rang in the new year with a short missive posing ... Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan asked Altman in a Nov. 8 YouTube interview. "What's to come?" "AGI," Altman replied.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Accused of Years of Sexual Abuse by Younger Sister
The tech leader and his family denied Ann Altman's accusations in a statement that was posted online just as the lawsuit went ...
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OpenAI CEO Altman waters down fans’ online hype on AGI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has watered down fans’ wild online speculation about his company's capability and rumors the company ...
Sam Altman Denies Shocking Allegations by Sister Ann Altman | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Vantage with Palki Sharma Sam Altman, head of OpenAI and the force behind ChatGPT, is at the centre of a legal battle ...
Bret Baier Interviews Masa Son, Sam Altman, Larry Ellison: "We Have To Do The Big Investment For The Good Of Humanity"
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Oracle founder Larry Ellison and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son comment on President Trump’s Stargate AI ...
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Trump highlights partnership investing $500 billion in AI
President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington, as Softbank ...
Trump says he’s open to Musk or Ellison buying TikTok
Larry, let’s negotiate in front of the media,” Trump said at a press conference with the Oracle co-founder, SoftBank CEO Masa ...