OpenAI President Greg Brockman Testifies Stake Worth $30 Billion During Musk Lawsuit Trial

Tue, 05 May 2026 09:30:00 +0200

During the fifth day of the trial involving Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, President Greg Brockman testified about his financial stake in the company, revealing it is valued at nearly $30 billion despite him not personally investing money. This disclosure places him among the world's wealthiest individuals, comparable to figures like Melinda French Gates. The trial also included discussions about a pretrial text message from Musk to Brockman, which the judge did not admit as evidence. Brockman acknowledged promising a $100,000 donation to OpenAI’s charitable initiatives but had not yet fulfilled it, attributing the delay to guidance from CEO Sam Altman. The proceedings also featured testimony from AI expert Stuart Russell, who highlighted the unusually high fees paid by Musk's legal team for his preparatory work. The case has drawn attention due to its high-profile participants, financial stakes, and potential implications for corporate governance and AI industry oversight. The tr