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OpenAI's Sam Altman Accuses Elon Musk of Manipulating X Algorithm for Personal Gain

High-Profile Clash Over Algorithm Manipulation

In a surprising turn of events, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly accused Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, of manipulating the X platform's algorithm. Altman claims these manipulations were designed to benefit Musk's own companies while harming competitors and those he dislikes.

Musk's Counterattack

Elon Musk quickly responded to these allegations by labeling Altman a liar. Musk pointed to the viral reach of his posts as evidence against the claims, stating that his content achieves far greater visibility than Altman's, despite having a significantly larger follower base.

A Challenge Issued

Altman didn't back down, challenging Musk to sign an affidavit denying any directive changes to the X algorithm that favored his interests. "I will apologize if so," Altman stated, setting the stage for a potentially explosive confrontation between two of tech's most influential figures.