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Elon Musk sent ominous texts to Greg Brockman, Sam Altman after asking for a settlement, OpenAI claims

Musk's lawsuit to unwind OpenAI's for-profit structure and Microsoft deal escalates from legal filings to alleged intimidation, with settlement texts revealing financial motivations masked as principles.

Monday, May 4, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline

During pre-trial settlement discussions, Musk allegedly texted OpenAI's president Greg Brockman warning he and Sam Altman would "be the most hated men in America" if they didn't settle—a message the judge ruled inadmissible. The lawsuit seeks to unwind OpenAI's for-profit structure, terminate Microsoft's licensing agreement, and compel damages. The exchange suggests the dispute may be motivated by financial rather than safety concerns.

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