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Altman and Musk Clash Over AI Safety and Tesla Autopilot Hypocrisy

Altman and Musk Clash Over AI Safety and Tesla Autopilot Hypocrisy

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Global Cryptocurrency

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2026-01-21 17:00:03

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Sam Altman fired back at Elon Musk's criticism of ChatGPT, highlighting contradictions in the Tesla CEO's stance on AI safety. Musk had warned against using OpenAI's chatbot, claiming it was linked to suicides—a charge Altman countered by pointing to Tesla's own Autopilot safety controversies.

The dispute underscores deeper tensions between the two tech leaders since Musk's 2018 departure from OpenAI. Legal challenges loom for both: Tesla faces scrutiny over Autopilot-related incidents, while OpenAI confronts lawsuits alleging ChatGPT's role in mental health crises.

Market observers note the irony of Musk attacking AI safety while Tesla aggressively markets its autonomous driving technology. The spat reflects widening fissures in Silicon Valley's approach to AI ethics and corporate accountability.

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