Trump And Elon Musk At Odds?

On Thursday, President Trump dismissed any concerns over Elon Musk’s recent public criticism of a major AI infrastructure project he had announced. Trump made it clear that Musk’s remarks didn’t faze him, noting that personal disagreements are common in business.

Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, had taken aim at Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, who is also one of the investors backing the Stargate AI project, a new initiative focused on developing the infrastructure needed to support the growing demand for artificial intelligence. Musk’s criticism, which he voiced on social media, centered on the financial stability of the project, with Musk claiming that the group “doesn’t actually have the money” and raising doubts about SoftBank’s ability to fund the venture.

When asked about the criticism during a press briefing, President Trump downplayed any tension, explaining, “I’ve spoken to Elon. I’ve spoken to all of them, actually. The people in the deal are very, very smart people.” Trump also acknowledged that Musk had personal conflicts with some of the project’s investors, but pointed out that such issues are not unusual in business.

The Stargate AI project was formally introduced by Trump at a press conference earlier this week, with key figures such as Altman, Oracle founder Larry Ellison, and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son standing alongside him. Musk, however, has been vocal in his concerns, criticizing OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model and expressing skepticism about the project’s funding.

Despite these tensions, Trump remains focused on the long-term goals of the Stargate project, which aims to position the U.S. as the global leader in AI development. The project seeks to create the necessary infrastructure to meet the high energy demands of AI technology, a sector that is set to play an increasingly central role in shaping the future of the global economy.

As part of his continued efforts to bolster the nation’s tech sector, Trump also signed an executive order Thursday aimed at strengthening American investments in artificial intelligence, ensuring that the U.S. remains at the forefront of innovation and tech development.

The Stargate project, while facing internal conflicts, represents a bold step toward ensuring that America not only leads in AI research and development but also builds the infrastructure necessary to power this transformative technology in the years to come.