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Court reveals Sam Altman paid Greg Brockman $10 million in 2017 without Elon Musk knowing
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Published on 5 May 2026
The payment predated today’s OpenAI fight
New court proceedings add fuel to Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s dispute over OpenAI’s push to become a for-profit entity. The filings allege that in 2017, Sam Altman gave Greg Brockman $10 million without informing Musk. The revelation raises questions about transparency inside the company’s early decision-making and its current legal battle.
- Court filings allege a 2017 $10 million payment to Greg Brockman
- Claim says Elon Musk was not informed about the transaction
- Dispute centers on OpenAI’s shift toward a for-profit structure
- New details intensify transparency questions in the legal fight
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