Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims
The story
Musk texted OpenAI's president and co-founder saying that he and CEO Sam Altman "will be the most hated men in America" if OpenAI doesn't settle the suit.
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Two days before the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial began last week, Musk texted the model maker s president and co-founder Greg Brockman. Musk suggested to Brockman that OpenAI settle the suit.
After Brockman replied by suggesting both sides drop their suits, the exchange went off the rails, with Musk responding: “By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America. If you insist, so it will be.”
Who and what
Key names and topics in this story: Elon Musk, Greg Brockman, Altman, OpenAI.
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