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Elon Musk Megatrial Kicks Off Second Week With Scrutiny of OpenAI Exec's Finances

Elon Musk Megatrial Kicks Off Second Week With Scrutiny of OpenAI Exec's Finances

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The Elon Musk versus OpenAI trial continued with OpenAI president Greg Brockman testifying about settlement talks where Musk threatened reputational damage.
What: During the second week of Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, president Greg Brockman testified that Musk contacted him two days before trial to discuss settlement, suggesting both sides drop claims, but Musk responded by saying Brockman and Sam Altman would become the most hated men in America by week's end. Musk's legal team is arguing Brockman prioritized personal financial gain over OpenAI's original nonprofit mission.
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OpenAI president Greg Brockman took the stand on Monday. Two days before the trial, Elon Musk had messaged Brockman to gauge his interest in settling the case. Brockman suggested that both sides drop their claims, but Musk responded by saying that Brockman and Sam Altman would be the most hated men in America by the end of the week. Musk's lawyers are attempting to paint Brockman as motivated by money at the expense of OpenAI's nonprofit mission.

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