The Musk v. Altman Trophy: ‘Never stop being a jackass’ in OpenAI court case
In Musk v. Altman, jurors didn’t see a trophy OpenAI staff reportedly bought for researcher Josh Achiam, inscribed with the line “Never stop being a jackass,” a detail read aloud for the press. Musk denies the incident, suggesting he may have said “Don’t be a jackass” instead, and the judge ruled jurors wouldn’t view the trophy unless allowed. The anecdote has become a notable, colorful aside in coverage of the OpenAI safety dispute.