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OpenAI claims Elon Musk sent ominous texts after seeking settlement warning of backlash
Technology
Published on 4 May 2026
The message allegedly warns Musk and Altman will face backlash
OpenAI says Elon Musk texted key leaders Greg Brockman and Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, including an ominous message predicting that he and Altman “will be the most hated men in America.” The claim adds heat to ongoing disputes involving OpenAI and Musk, as both sides trade allegations in public filings and reported communications.
- OpenAI alleges Musk sent threateningly worded texts
- The texts were sent after Musk sought a settlement
- Brockman and Altman are named in the claim
- The dispute between the parties keeps escalating
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