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Sam Altman Praises Tesla Flying Roadster Despite Past Feud With Elon Musk
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Moneycontrol•17-10-2026, 09:02
Sam Altman Praises Tesla Flying Roadster Despite Past Feud With Elon Musk
- •OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly complimented the newly unveiled Tesla Roadster on X, telling Elon Musk the vehicle looks amazing.
- •The praise marks a surprising turn following a public dispute last year when Altman claimed he had trouble getting a $50,000 refund for his canceled reservation.
- •Elon Musk previously pushed back against Altman's refund claims, stating the issue was resolved within 24 hours while also criticizing OpenAI's leadership structure.
- •The latest Tesla Roadster features technology designed to briefly lift the vehicle into the air, generating widespread reactions across social media.
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On October 16, 2026, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman praised Tesla's newly unveiled Roadster on X by complimenting its appearance and telling Elon Musk it looks quite amazing.
In October 2025, Altman revealed he had cancelled his Tesla Roadster reservation after nearly seven and a half years and sought the return of his $50,000 booking amount. Altman claimed he never received the refund because the original payment confirmation email was inactive, while Musk countered that the issue had already been resolved within 24 hours.
The newly unveiled Tesla Roadster features technology designed to lift the vehicle briefly into the air, fulfilling Elon Musk's statement that the future includes flying cars.
