Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims
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Key Points:
- Two days before the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial began, Musk suggested to OpenAI president Greg Brockman that they settle the lawsuit, leading to a heated text exchange.
- Musk warned Brockman and CEO Sam Altman that they would become "the most hated men in America" if they insisted on continuing the suit, according to a filing by OpenAI’s lawyers.
- The judge ruled the text exchange inadmissible as evidence despite OpenAI’s attempt to include it in the trial record.
- Musk’s lawsuit aims to dismantle OpenAI’s for-profit structure, revoke Microsoft’s licensing deal, and seek damages and legal fees, while OpenAI’s countersuit alleges Musk is motivated by financial gain rather than AI safety concerns.
- The trial is ongoing, with these revelations highlighting the contentious nature and underlying motivations of the dispute.
