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OpenAI President Greg Brockman Testifies About Confrontation with Elon Musk

other · 2026-05-06

OpenAI president Greg Brockman concluded his testimony on Tuesday by recounting a heated meeting with Elon Musk, during which he feared physical violence. The testimony detailed subsequent efforts to remove several board members from the organization. The confrontation highlights ongoing tensions between Musk and OpenAI, stemming from Musk's departure from the company he co-founded in 2018. Brockman's testimony is part of a larger legal dispute involving Musk's allegations against OpenAI.

Key facts

  • Greg Brockman is president of OpenAI.
  • Brockman testified on Tuesday.
  • Brockman said he feared Elon Musk would hit him during a meeting.
  • The testimony described efforts to remove board members.
  • Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI in 2015.
  • Musk left OpenAI in 2018.
  • The testimony is part of a legal dispute.
  • Musk has made allegations against OpenAI.

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  • OpenAI

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