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BROCKMAN TESTIFIES MUSK LACKED AI PATIENCE

AI DESK1 MIN READ
SUN, MAY 24, 2026

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OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified that Elon Musk dismissed early ChatGPT predecessors as inadequate, sparking concerns among co-founders about his ability to lead the company.

During testimony, Brockman detailed Musk's critical remarks about the AI model, including calling it "stupid" and suggesting that "kids on the internet could do a better job." The comments raised red flags for OpenAI's founding team regarding Musk's technical understanding and patience with AI development. Brockman's statements come as part of ongoing legal proceedings related to Musk's departure from OpenAI's board in 2018. The testimony sheds light on internal tensions during the company's early days, when Musk was a co-founder and chairman before stepping back from operational roles. The exchange underscores the diverging visions between Musk and other OpenAI leadership over the company's direction and technical roadmap. Musk has since pursued his own AI venture, xAI, while OpenAI has become a leading force in generative AI development with ChatGPT.

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