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OpenAI lawyers question Meta's role in Elon Musk's $97B takeover bid
TechCrunchยท 2025-08-22 00:31
Core Points - OpenAI is seeking evidence from Meta regarding any coordination with Elon Musk and xAI related to a potential acquisition or investment in OpenAI [1][2] - OpenAI's legal team has subpoenaed Meta for documents concerning Musk's $97 billion bid to take over OpenAI, which was made in February [1][2] - Meta has invested significantly in AI development, including hiring key researchers from OpenAI and investing $14 billion in Scale AI [3] Group 1 - OpenAI's lawyers claim that Musk communicated with Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg about financing arrangements for xAI's bid to purchase OpenAI [2] - Meta has objected to OpenAI's subpoena and argues that Musk and xAI can provide relevant information instead [4] - OpenAI is also requesting documents related to any restructuring or recapitalization of the company, which is central to Musk's lawsuit [2] Group 2 - Meta has been actively developing its own AI models and has poached several leading AI researchers from OpenAI [3] - The ongoing legal battle highlights the competitive landscape in the AI sector, with major players like Meta and Musk's xAI vying for dominance [3][4] - The situation is evolving, and further updates are expected as the legal proceedings continue [4]