In a trial in California over the future control of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president, testifies about proposals made by Elon Musk. Brockman says Musk told him he deserved a majority stake in OpenAI and that Musk intended to use that control to build a self-sustaining city on Mars, including efforts to raise about $80 billion for the project. The testimony also reflects Musk’s position on corporate structure: Brockman says Musk supported transforming OpenAI into a for-profit company, while seeking full control or equivalent influence. Separate points described across reports include Musk’s allegation that OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman allegedly induced him to provide US$38 million to OpenAI’s nonprofit, and that he later saw the organization become a for-profit entity. The case is entering its second week, and the proceedings could affect how OpenAI is governed and whether any changes to its structure or control follow from the lawsuit. No ruling has been reported in the sources provided, and the dispute centers on competing accounts of Musk’s involvement, expectations, and influence over OpenAI’s direction.
OpenAI president testifies about Musk seeking control and $80 billion for Mars
In a trial in California over the future control of OpenAI, Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president, testifies about proposals made by Elon Musk. Brockman says Musk told him he deserved a majority stake in...
- Greg Brockman testifies at a trial in California about discussions with Elon Musk.
- Brockman says Musk wanted a majority stake or broader control of OpenAI.
- Brockman testifies Musk planned to use such control to pursue a self-sustaining Mars city.
- Reports say Musk sought about $80 billion for Mars-related efforts.
- Musk alleges he provided US$38 million to OpenAI’s nonprofit and later saw OpenAI shift toward a for-profit structure.
OpenAI’s president testified on Tuesday that Elon Musk supported transforming the artificial intelligence startup into a for-profit company, but wanted full control in part to help him raise $80 billion to colonize Mars. The testimony by Greg Brockman came in the second week of a trial in California that could determine the future of OpenAI, […]
3 months agoOpenAI's president said Elon Musk told him he deserved a majority stake in OpenAI and that he intended to use that stake to build a self-sustaining city on Mars.
3 months agoElon Musk accused OpenAI and Chief Executive Sam Altman of conning him into giving US$38 million to the nonprofit, only to see it becoming a for-profit company.
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