Elon Musk, celebrated for his tech innovations, is also known for strained relationships. From a fallout with Google's Larry Page over AI to a public spat with gamer Asmongold, Musk's ambition often leads to broken ties. Conflicts with Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard, OpenAI's Sam Altman, and Twitter's Jack Dorsey highlight differing visions.
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