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Elon Musk and Sam Altman Clash Over $500B AI Project

CosmicTaco · 2025-01-23T10:59:21.125462+05:30

- President Trump announced the $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project, involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. - Elon Musk questioned the project's funding, claiming SoftBank has secured less than $10 billion, while Sam Altman countered, inviting Musk to visit the Texas site. - The dispute highlights a long-standing feud between Musk and Altman, originating from their time at OpenAI. Source: [Mint](https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/why-elon-musk-and-sam-altman-sparring-over-donald-trump-backed-500-billion-stargate-project-key-thing-to-know-11737595485904.html), [The Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/elon-musk-publicly-trashes-trump-backed-stargate-ai-project-clashes-with-openai-ceo-sam-altman/articleshow/117471605.cms)

President Trump announced the $500 billion Stargate AI infrastructure project, involving OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank.
Elon Musk questioned the project's funding, claiming SoftBank has secured less than $10 billion, while Sam Altman countered, inviting Musk to visit the Texas site.
The dispute highlights a long-standing feud between Musk and Altman, originating from their time at OpenAI.

Source: Mint, The Economic Times