Morgan Stanley is struggling to sell debt for xAI, Elon Musk's company, amid rising tensions between Musk and Donald Trump. The bank initially aimed for a sale at 100 cents on the dollar, but prices have dropped to 95 cents, prompting suggestions for higher interest rates to attract buyers.This situation reflects a broader trend in the tech sector, where AI startups are increasingly relying on debt financing to support growth without diluting equity. As scrutiny of AI companies' revenue potential intensifies, xAI's efforts to secure funding highlight the challenges of converting technological promise into sustainable business models.