Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are fighting on X about Stargate, the infrastructure project to build data centers for OpenAI in the U.S.

Elon Musk is clashing with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the Stargate artificial intelligence infrastructure project touted by President Donald Trump, the latest in a feud between the two tech billionaires that started on OpenAI's board and is now testing Musk's influence with the new president.

Elon Musk asked a judge to block OpenAI's attempt to transition from nonprofit to for-profit. It's not the first time he's feuded with CEO Sam Altman.

Elon Musk criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for seeking $10 billion, accusing him of lying about not seeking compensation.

OpenAI, Oracle, SoftBank, and MGX are the lead partners in Stargate, according to OpenAI.

Musk and Altman already locked in a legal battle and head competing AI firms. The latest sparring match started over the $500 billion Stargate AI project

The Stargate project represents a bold step toward reshaping America’s AI future. Despite criticism and scepticism from industry leaders like Elon Musk, proponents such as Sam Altman remain confident in its transformative potential.

Elon Musk, a close Donald Trump advisor questioned the value of the investment. Sam Altman responded, saying Elon Musk was “wrong, as you surely know”.