Elon Musk has escalated his rivalry with Microsoft, calling for a boycott and accusing the company of monopolizing AI, stifling competition, and crushing innovation. “Microsoft is not fostering innovation; they’re crushing it,” he tweeted.
Musk and Bill Gates have long clashed on AI, climate change, and tech ethics, but this marks a new level of hostility. His frustration stems from Microsoft’s deep ties with OpenAI, which Musk co-founded but later distanced himself from. He claims the company has strayed from its nonprofit mission, warning, “AI… should not be controlled by a single entity.”
Reactions are divided. Supporters agree that Microsoft’s dominance threatens competition, while critics call Musk hypocritical, given Tesla and SpaceX’s market power. “Pot, meet kettle,” one analyst remarked.
Microsoft has remained mostly silent, while Gates has not directly responded. The feud highlights a broader debate: Will AI be controlled by tech giants or remain open to all?
For now, Musk shows no signs of backing down, but whether his boycott gains traction or changes the industry remains uncertain.
