Elon Musk trolls OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Apple trade secrets suit
Elon Musk has publicly criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman following reports of a lawsuit between Apple and OpenAI regarding trade secrets. Musk accused Altman of 'scamming' and stealing technology, while Altman countered by mocking Musk's space-based data center projects.
Why it matters
The public feud between high-profile tech leaders highlights the intense competition and legal friction surrounding the development of artificial intelligence.
Elon Musk trolls OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over Apple trade secrets suit Daniel Howley · Technology Editor Mon, July 13, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT 2 min read AAPL +0.63% SPCX -4.24% MSFT +1.53% TSLA -3.19% Explore stocks on Coinbase Trading disclosure Trading disclosure The above button links to Coinbase. Yahoo Finance is not a broker-dealer or investment adviser and does not offer securities or cryptocurrencies for sale or facilitate trading. Coinbase pays us for certain activity generated through this link. Prices displayed are informational.
Elon Musk has inserted himself into the legal battle between Apple ( AAPL ) and OpenAI ( OPAI.PVT ). The SpaceX ( SPCX ) and Tesla ( TSLA ) CEO took to X over the weekend, taking several shots at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and accusing him of "scamming."
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