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Elon Musk’s Lawyers Ask OpenAI’s President Why He Is Worth $30 Billion
Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co‑founder, disclosed in federal court that his stake in OpenAI is worth nearly $30 billion, a figure echoed by coverage noting Musk’s lawyers questioned Brockman and implied greed rather than safety in AI development. The New York Times reports the line of questioning framed Brockman’s wealth in the context of the Musk v. Altman trial, while Wired highlights Brockman’s defense during testimony and its broader implications for the stake’s significance in the case.
The trial centers on Brockman’s wealth and its relevance to questions about the motives behind OpenAI’s AI development, with emphasis on governance and safety debates within OpenAI as cited by The New York Times.
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Elon Musk’s Lawyers Ask OpenAI’s President Why He Is Worth $30 Billion
The legal team implied in a federal trial that Greg Brockman, OpenAI’s president and co-founder, was driven by greed rather than building safe A.I.
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Greg Brockman, OpenAI's president and CEO Sam Altman's top lieutenant, disclosed in court Monday that his stake in the artificial intelligence company is worth nearly $30 billion.

Greg Brockman Defends $30B OpenAI Stake: ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears’
Two days before the Musk v. Altman trial began, Elon Musk asked OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman about reaching a settlement. When Brockman suggested both sides drop their claims, Musk responded, “By the end of this week, you and Sam [Altman] will be the most hated men in America. If you insist, so be it.”.