Elon Musk's Departure from OpenAI in 2017, as Told by CTO Greg Brockman

In late August 2017, Elon Musk left OpenAI after a disagreement with cofounders over control of the organization. According to CTO Greg Brockman, Musk demanded full control, which the others refused, leading to his abrupt departure. This event is now central to the ongoing legal battle over OpenAI's future.

By Tim Fernholz · TechCrunch · May 6, 2026, 18:23 UTC

Elon Musk's Departure from OpenAI in 2017, as Told by CTO Greg Brockman

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