The exchange reached a fever pitch on July 11, 2026, when Musk accused Altman of systemic deception, referencing allegations that OpenAI misappropriated Apple’s trade secrets for hardware development. Musk went further, suggesting that Altman’s transition from an open-source advocate to a corporate leader involved the betrayal of OpenAI’s original nonprofit mission.
Altman dismissed the character attacks, mocking Musk’s focus on his activities as a symptom of an unhealthy obsession. He also countered by questioning the legitimacy of SpaceX’s plans to launch data centers into space. Musk responded by taunting Altman about his hypothetical legal standing and reiterated his accusations regarding the company’s history. This latest escalation marks another chapter in a long-standing rivalry between the two tech figures, rooted in their diverging philosophies on the future of artificial intelligence.
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