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Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims
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.
Editor's take
Elon Musk sent text messages to OpenAI president Greg Brockman and CEO Sam Altman, warning of public opprobrium should the company not settle the lawsuit he filed.
This exchange reveals the escalating personal animosity underlying the intellectual property dispute between Musk and his former venture. The stakes extend beyond financial claims, touching on the very narrative surrounding OpenAI's founding and current direction, potentially impacting public trust in the organization and its leadership.
Future developments will hinge on whether this legal battle devolves into a prolonged public spectacle or if a resolution can be brokered. The degree to which these personal communications become public record, and the subsequent public reaction, will be crucial indicators of the lawsuit's ultimate impact on OpenAI's reputation.
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