Did Altman use Musk and then kick him out?! American investigative journalist Karen Hao recently spilled the tea on a podcast, revealing that the feud between Musk and OpenAI wasn’t just about 'differences in philosophy'—it actually stemmed from a personal grudge over a CEO power struggle. Key plot points: 1⃣️ *Sweet talk to get in* : Back in 2015, Altman deliberately 'mirrored' Musk’s concerns by publishing papers on existential threats, successfully convincing Musk that he was the most trustworthy partner. Together, they founded OpenAI (Musk even donated a huge sum of money). 2⃣️ *Power games, kicking him out* : When OpenAI was preparing to establish a for-profit entity, Chief Scientist Ilya and CTO Greg initially wanted Musk to be CEO. But then! Altman privately persuaded his buddy Greg, claiming that Musk, as a celebrity, would attract too much controversy and that handing over such powerful technology to him would be risky. Greg was convinced and went on to sway Ilya. Both switched sides and backed Altman as CEO. In the end, Musk stormed off in anger: 'If I’m not CEO, I’m out!' *See you in court*: Documents disclosed in their ongoing lawsuit reveal that Musk didn’t just 'leave'—he was more like strategically 'pushed out.' Silicon Valley power plays are more dramatic than palace intrigue!