OpenAI co-founder and president Greg Brockman testified in federal court in Oakland that a 2017 meeting with Elon Musk turned confrontational when Brockman rejected Musk’s demand for greater control over the artificial intelligence company. Brockman stated he believed Musk was about to physically strike him during the tense discussion, which ultimately led to Musk threatening to withdraw his funding.
Background of OpenAI’s Formation and Musk’s Involvement
This testimony is a key part of the ongoing trial where Musk is suing OpenAI, aiming to reverse its transition to a for-profit model. Brockman’s account provides crucial context to the bitter feud that has simmered since Musk, an initial co-founder, departed the organization. OpenAI, launched in 2015 as a non-profit, later established a for-profit arm to secure billions in investment, a structure that has become its primary focus.
Escalating Tensions and Control Demands
Brockman detailed Musk’s persistent efforts to exert more influence over OpenAI prior to his departure. These attempts, described as
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