Musk wanted $80 billion to colonize Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial
Brockman said Musk wanted majority control and $80 billion to colonize Mars as the jury weighs claims that OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission.
- On Tuesday, OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk supported transitioning the startup to a for-profit structure but demanded full control, partly to fund an $80 billion Mars colony.
- Musk alleges he was "conned" into providing $38 million to the 2015 nonprofit startup, claiming leadership abandoned its charitable mission to become a for-profit entity for personal enrichment.
- During testimony, Brockman revealed Musk demanded a controlling 51% equity stake and the CEO role, claiming he deserved more because he had "started the most multi-billion-dollar companies in history."
- Musk is seeking $150 billion in damages and removal of leadership, though OpenAI argues the lawsuit constitutes "sour grapes" from a former board member seeking to undercut company growth.
- As OpenAI projects $50 billion in 2026 computing costs to remain competitive, the company prepares for a potential IPO while facing competition from Musk's xAI, launched in 2023.
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk wanted to finance the settlement of Mars with OpenAI, according to a statement in court. The president of the ChatGPT developer, Greg Brockman, stated on Tuesday on the stand in the trial between his company and the founder of Tesla and SpaceX. At a meeting in 2017, Musk claimed the leadership of OpenAI and argued that he needed 80 billion dollars (about 68.4 billion euros) for the construction of a city on Mars, said …
OpenAI President Brockman has said that Musk wanted to make money for a city on Mars with OpenAI. Musk accuses OpenAI of ending its charitable goals.
The 7 biggest revelations from Greg Brockman's second day of testimony in the OpenAI courtroom showdown
Greg Brockman in court with Sam Altman (R) last weekBloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesOpenAI's compute costs have surged to $50 billion in 2026 from $30 million in 2017, Brockman said.Brockman said Musk sought a big win for OpenAI before considering any for-profit ventures.Musk demanded 51% of OpenAI but faced resistance from founders, leading to heated confrontations.Greg Brockman's second day of testimony revealed many insights into Elon Mus…
Times of India
Emirates24|7Elon Musk wanted $80 billion to colonise Mars, OpenAI president testifies at trial
Elon Musk sought complete control of OpenAI to fund his Mars colonisation dream. He aimed to raise $80 billion for a Martian city. This revelation comes amid Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI. The trial could shape the future of artificial intelligence. OpenAI plans significant computing investments.
In the spectacular process between Elon Musk and his rival OpenAI, the president of the AI startup declared – and reported on an explosive meeting with the tech billionaire.
The process between Elon Musk and his former companions at OpenAI provides insights behind the scenes. The tech billionaire is said to have considered the start-up at that time as a money machine for Mars settlement. When there was a dispute, Musk is said to have become emotional.
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