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Former President Donald Trump has publicly questioned Elon Musk's promise to cut $1 trillion in government spending amid a backdrop of AI deal tensions.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump was preparing to announce a major AI partnership involving OpenAI and the UAE's G42 company to establish a Stargate UAS campus in Abu Dhabi. However, Musk reportedly intervened by pressuring G42, which is controlled by the brother of the UAE's president, to avoid any collaborations that excluded his own AI company.
This interference caused significant drama, even leading to changes in Trump's Middle East trip schedule to accommodate Musk's demands. The situation escalated to the point where Trump asked his advisers an "evocative" question about Musk's spending cut promises, reportedly saying,
"Was it all bulls**t?" referencing Musk's claims related to Dogecoin and government spending cuts.
The episode highlights the complex interplay between tech moguls and political figures, especially in the rapidly evolving AI sector. Musk's aggressive stance to secure his company's involvement in international AI collaborations underscores his influence but also raises questions about the feasibility and sincerity of his fiscal promises.
"Elon Musk caused much drama before his exit from White House," the report noted, emphasizing the disruption Musk's actions caused during a critical diplomatic mission.
As AI partnerships become increasingly strategic, the clash between Musk and Trump illustrates the challenges in balancing innovation, politics, and economic commitments.
Sources: Former President Donald Trump questioned Elon Musk's $1 trillion government spending cut promise amid tensions over a stalled AI deal involving OpenAI and UAE's G42. Musk reportedly pressured G42 to exclude competitors, sparking drama that disrupted Trump's Middle East trip schedule.
