How Elon Musk and Sam Altman went from besties to bitter rivals

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Claim How Elon Musk and Sam Altman went from besties to bitter rivals
AI inference Neutral · 50%
Generated 2026-05-18 05:00

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In the 11 years since Elon Musk and Sam Altman helped start OpenAI, their once tight bond has unwound, leaving the two billionaires fighting it out in court.

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Original article published by CNBC on May 18, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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