Altman-Musk Feud: SpaceX Space-Data Center Claims Questioned

Sam Altman has accused Elon Musk of attracting investors with unproven claims about space data centers. This escalates a feud that began after Apple sued OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft. Altman's comments on X refer to SpaceX's AI1 satellite program. This program combines SpaceX and xAI to build orbital compute nodes. These nodes are said to deliver up to 150 kilowatts of peak payload power. Altman previously stated that space-based compute would not provide meaningful capacity for OpenAI within two, five, or even 10 years. Musk, however, claims these satellites will begin flying next year. He also accused Altman of "stealing an open source AI charity" and "all of Apple's phone technology." This public dispute follows Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets. SpaceX's stock closed at $145.30 on Friday, significantly below its post-IPO high of $225.64. Retail sentiment for SPCX remains 'bearish' on Stocktwits. This ongoing debate highlights the intense competition and significant claims in the AI and space technology sectors.