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Elon Mask Accuses OpenAI Leadership of Theft and Fraud
Elon Mask accused OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman and president Greg Brockman of stealing a non-profit open-source organization. Mask called them 'absolutely unreliable scumbags' in a public post. The accusation has sparked immediate controversy within the tech community.
On August 29, 2026, SpaceX founder Elon Mask posted on X, accusing OpenAI's leadership of theft. He specifically targeted Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, labeling them as 'absolutely unreliable scumbags' who had stolen a non-profit open-source organization. The post was widely circulated and generated significant public and media attention. The sources provided no additional details or context beyond Mask's allegations.
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IndependentBakinski RabochiAug 29, 08:38 PM
Mask Accuses OpenAI Leadership of TheftSpaceX founder Elon Mask called OpenAI's head Sam Altman and the company's president Greg Brockman 'absolutely unreliable', accusing them of theft. 'These are absolutely unreliable scumbags who stole a non-profit open-source organization,' Mask wrote on X. Thus, Mask commented on the news that ...
IndependentLentaAug 29, 06:44 PM
Mask accused OpenAI leadership of fraud and theft