Tesla ($TSLAUS) CEO Elon Musk discussed Tesla, Twitter, and AI in a wide-ranging interview with CNBC. Musk defended his controversial tweets, stating that he will say what he wants, even if it results in financial consequences. Regarding Tesla's future, Musk acknowledged the challenges in the coming year due to increased interest rates affecting consumer budgets. He also discussed his involvement with OpenAI, stating that he wanted a non-commercial alternative to Google's AI dominance and expressing disappointment with OpenAI's shift away from its non-profit roots. The CEO shared his work habits, disclosing that he takes only a few days off annually, works seven days a week, and gets six hours of sleep per night.