OpenAI exec recalls 'tense exchange' where Elon Musk called him a 'jackass'

"OpenAI exec Joshua Achiam testified about a “tense exchange” he had with Elon Musk in 2018."

"Musk, Achiam told the jury in the Musk v. Altman trial, called him a “jackass.”"

"The two clashed over AI safety, and Achiam's colleagues later gifted him a gold “jackass” trophy."

Joshua Achiam testified that he had a tense exchange with Elon Musk in 2018. Musk called him a “jackass” during the clash. The disagreement centered on AI safety. Achiam later received a gold “jackass” trophy from colleagues, reflecting the incident. The testimony was presented in the Musk v. Altman trial. The exchange illustrates personal friction alongside differing views on how AI should be made safe. It also shows how workplace reactions can memorialize conflicts tied to high-stakes AI policy and safety priorities.

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