President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced Stargate, a new entity that plans to invest $500 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure with the goal of making advancements in industries like health care and positioning the U.S. as the leader in AI.

President Trump shrugged off Elon Musk’s criticism of a $500 billion AI project he just announced. Trump says it is because Musk “hates” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman who is involved in the project. Van Lathan says what’s most concerning about Musk’s proximity to the White House is the idea Musk “has too much influence on someone who can affect my life.

The tech world is abuzz as two of its most prominent figures, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, have taken to social media to air their grievances over the controversial Stargate project. Also read: What a Liar: Elon Musk calls out Sam Altman over $10 billion equity in OpenAI report The very public spat between the Tesla and SpaceX CEO and OpenAI’s

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman suggested Elon Musk cares more about his businesses than he does the country, shortly after he referred to Musk as "the most inspiring entrepreneur of our time."

The tech billionaires have a rocky history, and Musk's comments about funding for the project, which could attract $500 billion prompted a pointed response from OpenAI leader Altman.

The world's richest man went on a social media tirade against the Open AI chief executive for his former stance on Donald Trump.