Elon Musk Was 'Disillusioned' With Washington; Tried To Thwart Sam Altman's AI Deal In Abu Dhabi

Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 04:01am on 29 May 2025,Thursday International

Elon Musk has stepped down from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), citing frustration with Washington's policies. He criticized a recent domestic policy bill, stating it undermines DOGE's objectives. Musk also attempted to interfere with OpenAI's deal to build an AI data center in Abu Dhabi, warning UAE leaders that President Trump wouldn't approve the deal unless his company, xAI, was included. Despite his objections, Trump and U.S. officials proceeded with the agreement. Musk's concerns stem from his strained relationship with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, with whom he co-founded OpenAI in 2015 before parting ways in 2018 over trust issues. Musk has since launched his own AI startup, xAI. (PC: Newsweek)

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