According to CoinMeta, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman stated that Musk is a "bully" who only respects those who dare to counterattack him. In an interview with Vanity Fair, he mentioned that occasional drama might be helpful in negotiations with Musk. He said, "I think sometimes you have to punch the bully." Altman also noted that Musk "only respects those who do so." Despite their famous disputes and the current involvement in multiple legal conflicts, Altman expressed his willingness to cooperate with Musk.