Musk Threatened OpenAI Founders Before Trial Began

Days before his trial against OpenAI began, Elon Musk texted company president Greg Brockman urging a settlement. When Brockman suggested both sides drop their suits, Musk responded: 'By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America.' OpenAI's lawyers submitted the exchange as evidence, but the judge ruled it inadmissible. The texts have fueled speculation that Musk's lawsuit, which seeks to unwind OpenAI's for-profit structure and secure damages, is less about AI safety concerns and more about targeting a rival — a claim central to OpenAI's countersuit.