Elon Musk and Bill Gates, two leading tech figures, have had a strained relationship, partly due to Gates purchasing a Porsche Taycan over a Tesla in 2020. Despite Gates praising Tesla's advancements, Musk was unimpressed and expressed disappointment on social media. In 2022 leaked texts, Musk declined a philanthropic collaboration with Gates, citing Gates' significant short position against Tesla. Gates still acknowledges Musk's brilliance and influence, but their future collaboration remains uncertain.