Elon Musk Calls Out Sam Altman Over Tesla Roadster Refund: 'This Issue Was Fixed and You Received a Refund Within 24 Hours'

Core Points - The public dispute between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has resurfaced, focusing on Altman's canceled reservation for the Tesla Roadster, which has faced significant delays [1][2] - Altman expressed his frustration over the 7.5-year wait for the Roadster, sharing screenshots of his refund request [2] - Musk responded by highlighting that Altman received a refund within 24 hours, suggesting that Altman omitted important details in his narrative [2] - The Tesla Roadster, first introduced in 2017, is still in "design development" according to Tesla's latest earnings report, despite being marketed as "the fastest production car ever made" [3] - Musk has previously claimed that the upcoming Roadster will feature advanced technology, surpassing that of fictional James Bond cars [3] - The ongoing tensions between Musk and Altman are part of a broader history of disputes, including Musk's accusations that OpenAI has shifted towards a profit-driven model under Altman's leadership [3][4] - Musk has also taken legal action against OpenAI, alleging it has strayed from its nonprofit origins, while OpenAI has indicated that Musk once proposed a merger with Tesla [4]