Filing: Elon Musk texted Greg Brockman about settling days before trial; after being denied, he said Brockman and Altman "will be the most hated men in America" (Ashley Capoot/CNBC)
Elon Musk reportedly texted Greg Brockman about settling a legal dispute days before trial, according to a filing cited by CNBC. When the settlement offer was denied, Musk allegedly said Brockman and Sam Altman would become 'the most hated men in America.' The exchange highlights tensions between Musk and OpenAI leadership.
- ▪Elon Musk texted Greg Brockman about settling a legal matter days before trial.
- ▪After the settlement was rejected, Musk said Brockman and Sam Altman would be 'the most hated men in America.'
- ▪The filing was reported by CNBC's Ashley Capoot.
- ▪The dispute reflects ongoing tensions between Musk and OpenAI's leadership.
- ▪The exact nature of the legal case was not detailed in the report.
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