Sam Altman praises Elon Musk's flying Tesla Roadster after refund dispute

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman publicly praised Elon Musk and Tesla's new flying Roadster on October 16, a sharp departure from their public feud last year over a delayed $50,000 refund. Altman's compliment came after he had cancelled his Roadster booking in October 2025, alleging he never received his deposit back. Musk disputed this, claiming the refund was issued within 24 hours and also criticized Altman's leadership of OpenAI. Tesla unveiled the Roadster 2 with cold-gas thrusters and a suction system enabling short flights and mid-air spins. The company detailed the technology on its website, explaining how it stabilizes the vehicle in flight.


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