Musk Sought Zuckerberg's Help for OpenAI Bid, Court Filing Reveals

Elon Musk attempted to enlist Mark Zuckerberg's help for his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI, but Zuckerberg did not join the bid. OpenAI has requested a judge to order Meta to produce documents and communications related to the bid, while Meta has asked the judge to deny the motion. A jury trial for OpenAI's claims against Musk has been scheduled for spring 2026.

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, attempted to enlist Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's help in his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI. According to court filings, Musk reached out to Zuckerberg about potential financing arrangements or investments, but neither Zuckerberg nor his company signed the letter of intent [1][2].

OpenAI has requested a judge to order Meta to produce documents and communications related to the bid. The AI startup argues that these documents are relevant to its defenses and its phase 1 issues, as Musk's bid may be inconsistent with its theories of liability [1][2]. Meta, however, has asked the judge to deny the motion, stating that OpenAI should obtain the documents directly from Musk, the original plaintiff [1][2].

A jury trial for OpenAI's claims against Musk has been scheduled for spring 2026. The legal battle highlights the complex dynamics between Musk, Zuckerberg, and OpenAI, as well as the potential implications of Musk's bid for the AI industry.

References:
[1] https://qz.com/elon-musk-asked-mark-zuckerberg-to-help-in-bid-for-openai
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-asked-mark-zuckerberg-165410968.html