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Musk v. Altman: Trophy Jibe Fuels AI Lawsuit
15 May
Summary
- A trophy inscribed 'Never stop being a jackass' was revealed.
- The trophy commemorated an OpenAI employee insulted by Musk.
- Musk denies the insult, claiming he told an employee 'Don't be a jackass.'
In the ongoing Musk v. Altman lawsuit, a peculiar object has emerged: a trophy bearing the inscription "Never stop being a jackass." This item was reportedly a gift from OpenAI employees to research scientist Josh Ackiam.
The trophy's origins trace back to an alleged confrontation between Elon Musk and Ackiam when Musk was leaving OpenAI. Ackiam had raised concerns about the pace of AI development, to which Musk allegedly responded with the insult.
During his testimony, Musk denied the incident, suggesting he might have told Ackiam "Don't be a jackass." Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers limited the trophy's visibility to the jury unless OpenAI provided a specific legal reason to introduce it.
