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Five jaw-dropping revelations from Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit
future-perfect11 days ago

Five jaw-dropping revelations from Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit

Closing arguments in Musk v. OpenAI highlight a messy, high-stakes fight over AI governance: Altman’s honesty was questioned by OpenAI’s board; Brockman’s diary revealed internal doubts about OpenAI’s for-profit pivot; Musk’s willingness to push for control and even integrate with his ventures; Microsoft’s heavy involvement helped fuel Altman’s return and expanded its stake; and regulators could revisit OpenAI’s nonprofit-to-for-profit restructuring, with damages potentially reaching $150 billion if Musk prevails.

via vox.com|
#elon-musk#future-perfect#greg-brockman
Musk Absence Draws Apology as OpenAI Trial Heads Toward Closing
technology12 days ago

Musk Absence Draws Apology as OpenAI Trial Heads Toward Closing

As closing statements begin in Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, his attorney apologizes to jurors for Musk’s absence, noting he is abroad on a state visit to China; the case centers on OpenAI’s pivot to a for-profit arm and whether the nonprofit foundation still controls the company, with both sides challenging the credibility of Altman and Brockman.

via NBC News|
#elon-musk#for-profit#greg-brockman
Brockman recounts Musk's bid for control and a whiskey-filled mansion night at OpenAI
technology20 days ago

Brockman recounts Musk's bid for control and a whiskey-filled mansion night at OpenAI

At the Musk v. Altman trial, Greg Brockman described a 2017 Bay Area gathering at Elon Musk’s “haunted mansion” where Amber Heard poured whiskey, and soon after Musk pressed for a 51% stake and CEO role for OpenAI. The founders refused, leading to a tense meeting in which Musk stormed out, threatening to withhold funding after picking up a Tesla painting. Brockman reiterated Musk’s pivotal role and funding, while ongoing debates over keeping OpenAI nonprofit or shifting to for-profit framed the lawsuit and governance questions.

via Business Insider|
#ai#elon-musk#greg-brockman
OpenAI in Court as Brockman Diary Hints at For-Profit Pivot Amid Musk Lawsuit
technology22 days ago

OpenAI in Court as Brockman Diary Hints at For-Profit Pivot Amid Musk Lawsuit

In a California trial, OpenAI president Greg Brockman faced tough questions from Elon Musk’s lawyer over 2017 diary entries that contemplated converting OpenAI from a nonprofit to a for-profit, raising questions about personal gain versus the company’s mission. Brockman argued the pivot was intended to advance the mission, not enrich individuals, as Musk seeks to restore nonprofit status and pursue damages, drawing in OpenAI leaders and industry figures.

via New York Post|
#elon-musk#for-profit#greg-brockman
OpenAI Boss Defends For-Profit Shift Amid $30B Personal Stake Revelation
technology22 days ago

OpenAI Boss Defends For-Profit Shift Amid $30B Personal Stake Revelation

OpenAI president Greg Brockman testified in Oakland about the lab's move to a for-profit structure, arguing the decision was driven by mission and effort, while revealing his nearly $30 billion stake; Musk's lawsuit accuses executives of straying from the charitable mission and seeks to unwind the restructuring, with diary excerpts cited as showing money-focused motives, though Brockman maintained pay was only a secondary consideration and denied fiduciary breaches; the case also highlights OpenAI's high valuation and corporate ties including Microsoft, and could affect the company’s IPO ambitions.

via Financial Times|
#artificial-intelligence#elon-musk#greg-brockman
Musk Pushed for Settlement Ahead of OpenAI Trial, Warning of Backlash
business22 days ago

Musk Pushed for Settlement Ahead of OpenAI Trial, Warning of Backlash

Elon Musk allegedly texted OpenAI president Greg Brockman to gauge a settlement two days before the civil trial, Brockman declined, and Musk warned that Brockman and Sam Altman would be 'the most hated men in America' if they pressed on. Musk sued OpenAI and its founders over a 2015 donation he says was deceived, while the trial in Oakland progresses and Brockman’s private diaries are set to be questioned as potential evidence; Musk also leads xAI and its Grok project.

via Business Insider|
#business#elon-musk#greg-brockman
Musk’s Courtroom Battle Over OpenAI’s Origins and the For-Profit Shift
technology26 days ago

Musk’s Courtroom Battle Over OpenAI’s Origins and the For-Profit Shift

Elon Musk spent hours in federal court debating his role in OpenAI’s 2015 founding and OpenAI’s nonprofit-to-for-profit shift; Musk says he helped fund and shape the venture, while OpenAI argues he later reneged and left after a power dispute. Musk is suing co-founders Altman and Brockman to restore OpenAI as a nonprofit, a move that would upend its for-profit plans. The cross-examination drew on emails, early hires, and Musk’s ties to AI safety and his own xAI venture, with the judge allowing some lines of questioning while limiting others.

via The Washington Post|
#elon-musk#greg-brockman#lawsuit
OpenAI Leaders Weigh Global Power Play, Sparking Staff Alarm
technology1 month ago

OpenAI Leaders Weigh Global Power Play, Sparking Staff Alarm

A New Yorker investigation portrays OpenAI leaders, including Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, proposing a geopolitical plan to pit major powers against each other to profit from AI; staff deemed the idea insane and it was dropped after internal dissent. The piece also details Altman’s alleged attempts to influence U.S. officials by citing China’s supposed AGI efforts to secure billions in government funding, painting himself as a pivotal figure in the AI race.

via Futurism|
#ai-governance#geopolitics#greg-brockman
OpenAI's Greg Brockman Unveils ChatGPT Voice Feature for All
technology2 years ago

OpenAI's Greg Brockman Unveils ChatGPT Voice Feature for All

Former OpenAI president Greg Brockman, who is no longer employed by the company, has been posting updates about OpenAI products on social media, including the recent announcement of ChatGPT's voice narration feature being made available to all users. It is unclear why Brockman is still involved with OpenAI, but speculation suggests he may be expressing pride in his former colleagues' work or that negotiations to bring him and former CEO Sam Altman back to the company are underway. The voice feature for ChatGPT, powered by a text-to-speech model, offers five different voices and can be activated through the settings menu in the Android or iOS ChatGPT apps.

via TechCrunch|
#chatgpt#greg-brockman#open-source