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.

Altman said that a project like Stargate might not have been possible with "a different president."

The Stargate project has big implications for U.S. AI leadership, but also for who's winning the new president's ear.

A new company called Stargate, which combines some of the largest names in the artificial intelligence industry, was announced by President Donald Trump.

OpenAI, Softbank and Oracle will join forces to create Stargate, a new company investing $500 billion in AI infrastructure. President Donald Trump said of the investment: “A resounding

President Donald Trump talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to AI by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank.

Last month, Trump announced with SoftBank's Son in Mar-a-Lago that SoftBank would invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years, creating 100,000 jobs. Those investments will focus on infrastructure that supports AI, including data centers, energy generation, and chips, according to a source.

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 billionaires

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Stargate, a new entity that plans to invest $500 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure with the goal of making advancements in industries like health care and positioning the U.S. as the leader in AI.

Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are in a dispute over the Stargate AI project proposed by Donald Trump, which aims to invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure. Musk questions the necessity of the funding while Altman defends the project as beneficial for the country.

Donald Trump Vs Elon Musk! Tech Giant Slams US President For Backing Sam Altman For World's Largest AI Project