Calling him “Scam” Altman is accurate. This is very much worth reading.
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Elon Musk is the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, known for his provocative and direct style on X (formerly Twitter) where he frequently critiques competitors and shares bold opinions. His posts often blend sarcasm, memes, and tech insights, amassing massive engagement due to his massive following and influence in tech and business. As a co-founder of OpenAI who left amid disagreements, his credibility on AI matters stems from deep industry involvement, though his commentary is subjective and feud-driven[1][2][3].
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The post features Elon Musk calling OpenAI CEO Sam Altman 'Scam Altman' while promoting a video clip from Altman's May 16, 2023, Senate testimony where Altman claims he owns no equity in OpenAI and is motivated by 'love' rather than money. This reignites their long-standing feud, rooted in Musk's departure from OpenAI and accusations of it shifting from nonprofit to for-profit under Microsoft's influence. Key themes include allegations of deception, corporate greed in AI, and power struggles, with Musk highlighting perceived hypocrisy in Altman's statements[2][3].
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The post is trending due to the ongoing high-profile rivalry between Musk and Altman, amplified by recent events like Musk's $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI's nonprofit arm and Altman's counteroffers, drawing massive attention on X. Timing aligns with fresh media coverage of OpenAI leadership scandals and AI ethics debates, fueling viral shares among tech enthusiasts. Musk's endorsement makes it highly shareable, sparking debates on AI integrity amid 2026's intensifying AGI race[2][3][6].
💡Fun Facts
- 1Elon Musk has repeatedly nicknamed Sam Altman 'Swindler,' 'Liar,' and now 'Scam Altman' in their public spats[2][3].
- 2Altman testified in 2023 that he takes only enough salary for health insurance and has zero equity in OpenAI[3].
- 3Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015 but sued it in 2024, claiming it became a 'closed-source subsidiary' of Microsoft[3].
- 4Altman once mocked Musk's bid by offering to buy X (Twitter) for $9.74 billion in retaliation[3].
- 5The feud has inspired books and videos exposing alleged OpenAI power struggles and manipulation claims[1][6].
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