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OpenAI trial: Brockman rebuts Musk's take on startup's history, recounts secret work for Tesla
OpenAI President Greg Brockman concluded his testimony on Tuesday as the blockbuster trial between the AI startup and Elon Musk rolled into its second week.
TL;DR
- OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified, refuting Elon Musk's version of the startup's history and negotiations.
- Brockman asserted that OpenAI remains a nonprofit and denied any commitments made to Musk regarding the company's corporate structure.
- He revealed that Musk had employees do free work for Tesla on self-driving technology.
- Brockman stated Musk never expressed interest in open-sourcing OpenAI's technology.
- He described a heated exchange with Musk over equity stakes in a potential for-profit affiliate, where Musk allegedly reacted with anger and storming out.
- Brockman's personal finances and equity stake in OpenAI's for-profit subsidiary were questioned by Musk's lawyer.
- Musk sued OpenAI, Brockman, and CEO Sam Altman, alleging they violated their promise to keep the company a nonprofit.