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Musk attempts to block OpenAI's major AI deal in the Middle East
ByAinvest
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 3:44 pm ET1min read
Musk attempts to block OpenAI's major AI deal in the Middle East
Elon Musk, the prominent American billionaire and CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has publicly expressed his disapproval of OpenAI's major AI deal in the Middle East. Musk, known for his critical stance on certain political and economic policies, has raised concerns about the potential impact of this deal on the region's economy and technological landscape.OpenAI, the AI research and development company, has recently signed a significant agreement with Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to introduce an autonomous robotaxi service. This deal is part of Dubai's broader initiative to make 25 percent of its transport self-driving by 2030. The initial phase of the project will involve supervised trials in 2025, followed by fully driverless operations in 2026.
Musk's criticism stems from his belief that such deals may exacerbate budget deficits and have negative economic consequences. In a recent interview with CBS News, Musk criticized President Trump's tax bill, which he argued increased the budget deficit rather than reducing it. Musk, who has been actively involved in political processes, has since stepped back from politics due to personal and family security concerns [1].
While the specifics of Musk's objections to OpenAI's Middle East deal remain unclear, his past statements and actions suggest a broader concern about the economic and technological implications of such initiatives. Musk's focus on business and innovation has led him to criticize policies that he believes hinder progress or have unintended negative consequences.
The Dubai agreement, which extends OpenAI's global footprint, underscores the firm's strategy to scale its autonomous-mobility platform into new markets. This deal marks a significant step in OpenAI's Middle East expansion, where demand for self-driving transport is expected to grow. However, Musk's intervention could potentially impact the deal's implementation and the broader adoption of autonomous technology in the region.
References:
[1] https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/elon-musk-criticizes-trump-s-tax-bill-over-budget-deficit-concerns/
[2] https://www.tradingview.com/news/gurufocus:391e3e996094b:0-pony-ai-pony-expands-to-middle-east-with-dubai-rta-robotaxi-deal/
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