/ 1 minute reading Elon Musk has just publicly challenged the funding of the recently announced Stargate Project da OpenAI of US$ 500 billion in a reply on X, provoking a heated exchange with the CEO Sam Altman on the social media platform. ADVERTISING The details A OpenAI Stargate announced Tuesday with plans to build an extensive AI infrastructure in the US with funding from Oracle, Softbank and others. Musk stated on X that the SoftBank has “well under $10 billion secured,” calling into question the financial basis of the project despite close ties to the Trump administration. Altman refuted the allegations and invited Musk to the project's first construction site, also saying that Musk is "the most inspiring entrepreneur of our time." The CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella, publicly reinforced support for the project in an interview with CNBC, confirming the company's $80 billion commitment. Why does it matter Following the White House Stargate revelation, many wondered what Musk's reaction would be, given his rise in Trump's orbit and vendetta against OpenAI. We have a quick answer – and the fight now moves into the political realm, with Elon's role as both a competitor and an adviser to the government further complicating matters. Read also