OpenAI seeks Meta docs on Musk's bid to take OpenAI private

OpenAI has pressed a federal court to compel Meta Platforms to produce documents related to Elon Musk’s unsolicited bid to acquire or invest in OpenAI through his startup, xAI, as part of the broader dispute over OpenAI’s transformation from a nonprofit into a for-profit entity. The request, revealed in court filings, centers on whether there was any coordination between Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding financing arrangements or investments to form an investor consortium for the takeover. Meta has opposed the subpoena, arguing the requests are overly broad and that any relevant information should come directly from Musk and xAI.

The legal action sits within a high-profile lawsuit that pits Musk against OpenAI’s leadership, including CEO Sam Altman, and accuses the company of abandoning its original nonprofit mission by embracing for-profit structures and external investment. OpenAI has countersued, alleging fraudulent conduct and attempts to damage the startup’s business. The latest development in discovery underscores how deeply entwined the rival tech giants have become as they race to shape the next generation of artificial intelligence.