Altman and Musk Clash Over Space Data Center Viability

The two tech leaders exchanged accusations on social media over the weekend, with Altman saying Musk is selling investors on short-term space data centers.

• Musk called Altman a scammer in social media posts over the weekend.
• Altman responded that Musk is selling public market investors on short-term space data centers.
• Musk said SpaceX will start flying space data centers next year.
• SpaceX stated during its IPO road show that Starship may not be fully reusable in the near term, and that this would limit the viability of space data centers.