OpenAI president Greg Brockman told the court he feared Elon Musk would strike him. The testimony came during the second week of the trial between Musk and Sam Altman.
Brockman faced intense questioning about his personal records. Lawyers probed his emails, texts, and writings in his diary. This scrutiny arrived as the trial continues its heavy rotation of evidence.
He also addressed the history of the company. Brockman used his time on the stand to rebut Elon Musk's version of OpenAI's startup years. He even recounted performing secret work for Tesla.
Fear hung in the air during the testimony.
'I thought he was going to hit me,' Brockman testified. This specific claim added a layer of personal tension to the corporate dispute. The proceedings are scheduled to continue for several more weeks.
Key Testimony: Secret Tesla Work and Personal Records
Greg Brockman challenged Elon Musk's version of OpenAI's origins. The OpenAI president rebutted Musk's claims about the company's founding history during the second week of the trial. He spoke against the billionaire's account of how the startup began.
His testimony also pulled back the curtain on his side ventures. Brockman recounted secret work he performed for Tesla. The details of these undisclosed tasks were presented as part of the ongoing month-long proceeding.
Lawyers pushed into his private communications. The court examined his emails, texts, and personal diary entries to find evidence of conflicting interests. These records were central to the questions asked during the second week of the trial.
Nothing was off limits.
Brockman finished his testimony on Tuesday. The legal battle between Musk and Sam Altman continues.
The legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman moves into its third week. Lawyers for both sides are expected to present more personal communications as the trial progresses. The court will likely continue its scrutiny of the private records and side ventures shared during this testimony.
