Elon Musk, known for his outspoken opinions and high-profile feuds, has taken fresh aim at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in a heated online exchange.
The tension reignited over Altman’s past comments praising Reid Hoffman, the LinkedIn cofounder, for his efforts to oppose Donald Trump during the 2020 US presidential race.
Hoffman, who departed OpenAI’s board in 2023, played a pivotal role in backing progressive causes, prompting Musk to criticise Altman for aligning with “far-left-wing media.”
This comes at a time when Donald Trump has unveiled an ambitious $500 billion project called “The Stargate Project.”
The initiative aims to establish state-of-the-art AI infrastructure across the US, with backing from tech giants including OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
Musk has cast doubt on the feasibility of the project, citing concerns over inadequate funding.
Musk and Altman’s feud escalates over political ties
Back in 2020, Altman had described Hoffman’s efforts as instrumental, stating that “Trump would still be in office” without his support.
Musk indirectly criticised Altman’s stance by resharing posts calling out Altman for his political alignments and alleged bias in favour of “left-wing media”.
He also shared a screenshot of an old tweet from Altman praising Hoffman’s efforts back in 2021.
