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Musk and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, two of the world’s most prominent billionaires, have experienced tensions over Tesla and broader philanthropic issues.

Gates, in an interview with Walter Isaacson, author of Musk’s 2023 biography, acknowledged that Musk reacted strongly when he learned Gates had shorted Tesla stock.

The former Microsoft CEO described Musk’s response as “super mean.” Gates confirmed he had maintained a short position in Tesla.

The disagreement briefly drew public attention when Musk shared a meme mocking Gates. By 2025, the tension had evolved into a wider ideological disagreement, with both billionaires publicly expressing differing views on foreign aid, philanthropy and the responsibilities of wealthy individuals.

Musk and Microsoft-backed OpenAI are also engaged in a high-profile legal and business dispute. The conflict escalated after OpenAI, co-founded by Musk in 2015 as a nonprofit, transitioned toward a for-profit model.

Musk filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging breaches of nonprofit commitments.

OpenAI responded, claiming Musk conducted a campaign of harassment to hinder its operations.

The dispute widened when Musk’s companies, X and xAI, sued Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and OpenAI over claims of unfair advantages for ChatGPT in the App Store.

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