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In the ongoing Musk v. Altman trial, OpenAI cofounder and president Greg Brockman defended his substantial equity stake in OpenAI, valued at over $20 billion, potentially up to $30 billion. The trial highlights tensions between Elon Musk and OpenAI leadership, with Musk reportedly aiming to damage the reputations of Brockman and CEO Sam Altman. Brockman’s testimony underscored his commitment to OpenAI’s nonprofit mission despite the company’s for-profit arm created in 2019. Despite questions about his wealth accumulation, Brockman emphasized the dedication and effort poured into OpenAI’s success. The company’s foundation now holds significant assets, making it one of the wealthiest nonprofits globally. Brockman hinted at a possible IPO for OpenAI in the coming years.