Elon Musk Takes a Jab at Sam Altman Over Tesla Roadster Cancellation
Elon Musk recently responded to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman regarding Altman’s cancellation of his Tesla Roadster reservation. This interaction unfolded on social media platform X, where Altman shared his experience through a post titled “A tale in three acts.” In his post, he presented a timeline that included his original reservation confirmation from 2018, a subsequent request for a refund of his $50,000 deposit, and a message from Google indicating that the refund request email had not been delivered.
Elon Musk’s Rebuttal
Musk did not hold back in his response to Altman. He emphasized that Altman had overlooked an important detail: he received his refund within 24 hours. Musk tweeted, “And you forgot to mention act 4, where this issue was fixed and you received a refund within 24 hours. But that is in your nature.”
Background on OpenAI
OpenAI was established in 2015 by Musk, Altman, and several others with the mission to create safe artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. However, key differences in vision led to Musk departing from the organization, which Altman later transformed into a for-profit entity. This shift has been a source of public conflict between Musk and Altman, invoking various lawsuits and criticism from Musk regarding the company’s profit focus.
The Tesla Roadster’s Future
The Tesla Roadster has been a topic of anticipation for years, with Musk revealing that significant advancements are on the horizon. During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Musk stated that Tesla is “getting close to demonstrating the prototype.” He expressed high hopes for the vehicle, noting that it could have revolutionary capabilities.
Exciting Features and Unveiling
Musk hinted that the upcoming Roadster would incorporate groundbreaking technologies, claiming it could surpass all previous automotive innovations, including those seen in James Bond films. He mentioned, “If you took all the James Bond cars and combined them, it’s crazier than that.” The unveiling is aimed for later this year, pending successful development and testing of its features.
As the anticipation builds, many will be watching to see if Tesla can deliver on these ambitious promises for the new Roadster.
