Elon Musk's attempt to settle his lawsuit against OpenAI backfired when his threatening messages to OpenAI President Greg Brockman became admissible in court, potentially undermining his case. The messages, where Musk warned Brockman and Sam Altman would become 'the most hated men in America,' could be used as evidence of his true motives for the litigation. This development comes as Musk's testimony in the trial has already been marked by contradictions and admissions that may weaken his position.
Background
Elon Musk is suing OpenAI, alleging the company abandoned its original nonprofit mission to develop AI for the benefit of humanity under Sam Altman's leadership. The lawsuit has drawn attention to the ongoing tensions between Musk and OpenAI's current leadership.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- May 4, 2026 at 11:05 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10