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OpenAI exec alleges Musk threatened him physically after control dispute in 2017
Technology
Published on 6 May 2026
Testimony claims Musk left after being blocked from absolute control
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified in a California trial that Elon Musk physically threatened him during a 2017 confrontation, then stormed out after being refused absolute control of the company. Brockman also said that when Musk announced his 2018 exit, he told staff he planned to pursue AI at Tesla without regard for safety, escalating allegations at the center of the dispute.
- Brockman testified Musk threatened him during a 2017 dispute
- He said Musk stormed out after losing a bid for absolute control
- Trial testimony also links Musk’s exit to AI plans at Tesla
- The case hinges on safety concerns and claimed intentions
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