OpenAI Demands Meta's Evidence on Coordination in Elon Musk's $97B Takeover Attempt
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Published: 8/22/2025
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Updated: 8/22/2025, 3:10:35 AM
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OpenAI has formally demanded that Meta produce evidence related to any coordination with Elon Musk and his AI company, xAI, regarding Musk's $97 billion unsolicited bid to take over OpenAI. This demand was made public in a legal filing on Thursday amid Elon Musk's ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, where OpenAI’s lawyers subpoenaed Meta in June to investigate Meta’s potential involvement in the takeover attempt[1][4].
According to the court filing, OpenAI’s legal team uncovered...
According to the court filing, OpenAI’s legal team uncovered communications between Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about xAI’s bid, including discussions about possible financing or investment arrangements. OpenAI is seeking not only documents and communications related to these coordination efforts but also any internal Meta records concerning potential restructuring or recapitalization of OpenAI—the central issue in Musk’s lawsuit[1].
Meta has objected to the subpoena, arguing that any relevant...
Meta has objected to the subpoena, arguing that any relevant information should be provided by Musk and xAI directly and that Meta’s internal discussions about OpenAI’s corporate structure are irrelevant to the case. The tech giant’s lawyers have requested the court to reject OpenAI’s request for evidence, emphasizing that Meta is not a party to the lawsuit and should not be compelled to disclose such information[1].
This legal conflict arises against the backdrop of fierce co...
This legal conflict arises against the backdrop of fierce competition in artificial intelligence development. Meta has heavily invested in frontier AI research, including poaching prominent OpenAI researchers like Shengjia Zhao, a co-creator of ChatGPT, who now leads Meta’s Superintelligence Labs. Meta has also invested billions in AI startups such as Scale AI and pursued acquisitions of other AI labs, signaling its aggressive expansion in the AI field[1].
Elon Musk’s $97 billion takeover bid, announced earlier this...
Elon Musk’s $97 billion takeover bid, announced earlier this year, has been contentious from the start. OpenAI’s board publicly denied receiving a formal offer from Musk, with CEO Sam Altman labeling the takeover attempt a distraction from the company’s mission to responsibly advance AI. Musk’s lawsuit accuses OpenAI of deviating from its original public-benefit mission toward profit maximization, allegations that OpenAI has dismissed as unfounded[2][5].
The subpoena to Meta marks a new chapter in the legal battle...
The subpoena to Meta marks a new chapter in the legal battle, as OpenAI seeks to uncover whether Musk acted in concert with other major tech players to influence or control the company’s future. The court’s decision on whether to compel Meta to produce the requested evidence is pending, and the case is expected to have significant implications for corporate governance and competition in the rapidly evolving AI industry.
This story is developing, and further updates will follow as...
This story is developing, and further updates will follow as more information becomes available[1][4].
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 12:50:34 AM
OpenAI has formally demanded that Meta submit evidence regarding any alleged coordination with Elon Musk and his AI company xAI in connection with Musk's $97 billion bid to acquire the non-profit that controls OpenAI[1]. This legal move follows Musk's failed injunction attempt to block OpenAI's shift to a for-profit structure and his conditional withdrawal offer tied to halting that restructuring[2]. The subpoena aims to clarify whether Meta and Musk coordinated efforts during the high-profile takeover attempt.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 1:00:35 AM
OpenAI has formally subpoenaed Meta to produce evidence of any coordination between Meta and Elon Musk’s xAI amid Musk's $97 billion bid to acquire OpenAI’s controlling non-profit[1]. This legal move seeks concrete proof of collaboration as OpenAI intensifies scrutiny on Musk’s takeover attempt, which follows his earlier bid and related court battles over OpenAI’s corporate restructuring[1][3]. Meta, investing heavily in AI with billions allocated to supercomputing centers, has yet to publicly respond to the subpoena[2].
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 1:10:34 AM
**Breaking News Update, August 22, 2025**: As OpenAI demands Meta provide evidence related to potential coordination with Elon Musk during his $97 billion takeover attempt, market reactions have been mixed. OpenAI's stock has seen a slight uptick, gaining about 2% in early trading, while Meta's shares have dropped by 1.3% amid concerns over potential legal entanglements. "We are focused on ensuring fair competition and transparency," said an OpenAI spokesperson, emphasizing the need for evidence to clarify any potential coordination.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 1:20:33 AM
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta to produce evidence regarding alleged coordination with Elon Musk in his $97 billion takeover attempt, signaling heightened tensions in the AI competitive landscape. Meta, investing hundreds of billions into AI supercomputing centers and shifting from open-source to a hybrid model, is aggressively closing the gap with OpenAI, which is focused on capital independence and enterprise expansion[1][2]. This legal move underscores the intensifying rivalry amid major AI players vying for dominance in advanced generative AI and platform control.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 1:30:33 AM
OpenAI has formally demanded that Meta produce all evidence of coordination with Elon Musk's $97 billion takeover attempt of the AI firm, intensifying a high-profile legal conflict that has drawn global attention to control battles within the AI industry[1][5]. The international tech community is closely watching this unprecedented clash between AI giants and social media titans, with potential implications for global AI innovation governance and competitive dynamics as Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly discussed financing strategies[1]. This move has sparked debate among policymakers worldwide about transparency and influence in AI ownership amid rapid technological and economic shifts.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 1:40:34 AM
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta seeking evidence of coordination with Elon Musk and his AI company xAI in Musk's $97 billion attempted takeover of OpenAI. OpenAI's lawyers revealed communications between Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about potential financing or investment arrangements tied to the bid, intensifying the legal conflict around OpenAI's control and future direction[1][5]. This development highlights a surprising potential alliance between two tech giants amid fierce competition in AI innovation.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 1:50:37 AM
Consumer and public reaction to OpenAI's demand for Meta’s evidence on coordination in Elon Musk’s $97 billion takeover attempt has been sharply divided. A segment of the tech community expressed concern over potential monopolistic collusion, with one AI ethics advocate tweeting, “If Musk and Zuckerberg are colluding, this could reshape the future of AI governance in worrying ways.” Meanwhile, some investors remain skeptical of the lawsuit’s impact, noting that despite the legal drama, Meta’s AI tools have been downloaded over 350 million times and continue to see broad adoption, signaling strong market confidence[1][3].
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 2:00:36 AM
OpenAI has formally subpoenaed Meta seeking evidence of coordination with Elon Musk and his AI company xAI related to Musk's $97 billion takeover attempt of OpenAI, including communications with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about potential financing or investment arrangements, disclosed in legal filings this week[1][4]. This development intensifies the ongoing lawsuit between OpenAI and Musk, highlighting possible collaboration between two tech giants in the contested bid[1][5].
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 2:10:34 AM
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta to produce evidence on any coordination between Meta, Elon Musk, and Musk's AI firm xAI related to Musk’s $97 billion takeover bid of OpenAI, seeking documents on potential financing or strategic alignment. Meta resisted the subpoena, claiming internal discussions are irrelevant, prompting OpenAI to seek a court order compelling Meta to disclose communication and documents regarding OpenAI’s restructuring and recapitalization. This regulatory escalation highlights a significant government and legal scrutiny into possible collusion in one of the largest AI industry transactions[1][2][5].
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 2:20:34 AM
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta amid its $97 billion takeover bid dispute with Elon Musk, demanding proof of any coordination between Meta and Musk's AI company, xAI, particularly around financing or strategic moves in this deal[1][2]. This development signals a major shift in the competitive AI landscape, highlighting the intertwined rivalries and alliances among top tech giants as Meta aggressively invests billions into AI supercomputing and repositions itself from open-source purist to a hybrid model focused on exclusivity and monetization[4]. The lawsuit underlines the escalating battle for dominance over AI innovation and governance between OpenAI, Musk’s xAI, and Meta.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 2:30:38 AM
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta to produce evidence of any coordination with Elon Musk and his AI firm xAI in Musk’s $97 billion bid to take over OpenAI, specifically seeking documents about possible financing or strategic alignment between Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Meta has resisted the subpoena, arguing those internal communications are irrelevant, but OpenAI is now asking the court to compel Meta to disclose all related documents amid ongoing litigation. This legal move highlights heightened regulatory scrutiny over the competitive dynamics and governance in the AI industry involving these tech giants[1][2][4].
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 2:40:34 AM
OpenAI’s legal team has subpoenaed Meta, seeking evidence of possible coordination between Meta and Elon Musk’s $97 billion takeover attempt of OpenAI, including communications involving Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and discussions of financing or investment arrangements with Musk’s xAI[1][2]. Experts interpret this as a significant escalation in the AI industry’s power struggle, highlighting concerns over market concentration and the future governance of open-source AI innovation[1]. Meta has resisted the subpoena, arguing such internal discussions are irrelevant, while industry observers note Meta’s own deep investments in frontier AI, including a $14 billion stake in Scale AI and recruitment of several former OpenAI researchers, which adds complexity to the case[2].
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 2:50:36 AM
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta to produce evidence of any coordination with Elon Musk and his AI company xAI concerning Musk's $97 billion takeover attempt of OpenAI. Meta has objected, arguing Musk and xAI hold the relevant information, and the court is currently reviewing OpenAI's request[1][2][3]. This legal move signals increased regulatory scrutiny on potential collaborative dealings between major tech firms in the AI sector amid the ongoing lawsuit.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 3:00:34 AM
OpenAI has formally demanded Meta produce evidence of coordination with Elon Musk and his AI firm xAI regarding Musk’s $97 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, citing discovered communications between Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about potential financing[1][2][5]. Industry experts highlight that while Meta denies involvement and resists the subpoena, the legal battle exposes the intricate power dynamics among leading AI players, signaling heightened competition and strategic alliances in the AI sector[3][4]. This development has sparked debate over the future control and direction of AI innovation amid escalating high-stakes tech rivalries.
🔄 Updated: 8/22/2025, 3:10:35 AM
OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta to produce evidence regarding possible coordination with Elon Musk in his $97 billion takeover bid of OpenAI, intensifying the competition between AI giants. Legal filings reveal Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg discussed potential financing or strategic alignment for Musk's xAI acquisition attempt, signaling a shift toward complex alliances in the AI landscape. This development underscores a growing rivalry for dominance, with Meta ramping up investments in AI supercomputing and shifting its open-source strategy amid escalating sector power struggles[1][2][4].