Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anthony Cuthbertson

Sam Altman accuses Elon Musk of selling investors a sci-fi fantasy as AI feud explodes

Elon Musk Sam Altman OpenAI SpaceX XAI
  • OpenAI CEO Sam Altman accused Elon Musk of overselling SpaceX's AI ambitions, claiming the billionaire is trying to convince public investors that orbital AI data centers are closer to reality than they actually are.
  • The latest clash erupted after Musk promoted plans for AI infrastructure in space, including massive satellite networks designed to power artificial intelligence, an idea that has drawn skepticism from some experts due to the technical and financial hurdles involved.
  • Altman's comments mark another escalation in the long-running feud between the OpenAI co-founder and Musk, who left the company in 2018 before launching rival AI firm xAI and later suing OpenAI over its direction.
  • The dispute comes as SpaceX prepares for what could become one of the biggest public offerings in history, making Musk's AI vision increasingly important to investors weighing the company's future growth prospects.
  • The war of words underscores the fierce battle for dominance in artificial intelligence, with Musk betting on combining SpaceX's space infrastructure with xAI, while Altman continues to challenge both the technology and the claims surrounding Musk's vision.

IN FULL

Musk mocked over AI space plans by ChatGPT boss

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
'Avengers: Doomsday' Cast Illustration Brings Back Chris Evans: Who is He Playing in MCU?
Marvel's new 'Avengers: Doomsday' artwork has fans speculating about Chris Evans' mysterious return, sparking theories about his role in the multiverse saga.
International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Man allegedly bumps into woman’s car twice, then drives into a Krispy Kreme. She says he wasn’t supposed to be driving anyway.
She says he hit her car twice before he accelerated.
We Got This Covered
We Got This Covered
Psychology says people who carefully unwrap the aluminum foil around their food aren't obsessive, they may prefer neatness over mess
Psychology suggests that people who carefully open the aluminum foil around their food aren't necessarily perfectionists or overly controlling. How someone opens a package tells only a small part of a much larger psychological story.
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Psychology says people who keep sharing life anecdotes aren't trying to make everything about themselves, they may think through stories
Psychology suggests that people who frequently share life anecdotes aren't necessarily self-centered. They may believe that a personal story becomes most meaningful when it helps create a connection rather than simply shifting attention.
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Psychology says people who talk really slowly aren't nervous or underconfident, they may be choosing their words more carefully
Psychology says that people who talk really slowly aren't necessarily shy, anxious, or lacking confidence. Understanding why someone speaks slowly is far more meaningful than judging the speed of their words.
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
What watching people restock their cupboards tells us about aesthetics and authenticity on social media
There are few things a good influencer can’t turn into engaging content. Social media has made even the smallest aspects of our daily lives entertaining and “aesthetic”. Viral trends have developed around what we might consider boring, mundane tasks, such as restocking the refrigerator or cupboards.
The Conversation
The Conversation
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play