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OpenAI CEO Seeks Refund After 7.5-Year Tesla Delay

11/1/2025

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Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, seeks a refund for a Tesla Roadster ordered in 2018 after 7.5 years without delivery, citing a $45,000 deposit and a bounced $50,000 refund request.
Tesla Roadster production has faced delays since its 2017 announcement.
Altman posted the experience on social media with deposit and refund screenshots.
The case signals broader dissatisfaction among early deposit holders seeking refunds.

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Story summary

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, seeks a refund for a Tesla Roadster ordered in 2018 after 7.5 years without delivery, citing a $45,000 deposit and a bounced $50,000 refund request.
Tesla Roadster production has faced delays since its 2017 announcement.
Altman posted the experience on social media with deposit and refund screenshots.
The case signals broader dissatisfaction among early deposit holders seeking refunds.