OpenAI Seeks Court Order for Meta's Involvement in Musk's Takeover Bid

Aug 22, 2025
OpenAI has requested a court order to obtain evidence from Meta regarding its potential involvement in Elon Musk's $97 billion bid to acquire the AI company.

OpenAI has filed a request for a court order to compel Meta to produce evidence related to Elon Musk's $97 billion takeover bid. The request follows a subpoena issued in June, seeking documents that might reveal any coordinated plans between Meta, Musk, and xAI regarding the acquisition or investment in OpenAI.

The legal action is part of Musk's ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, which challenges the company's transition to a public benefit corporation. OpenAI's lawyers have indicated that Musk communicated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about potential financing arrangements for the bid. Meta has objected to the subpoena, and OpenAI is now seeking a court order to obtain the requested evidence.

Meta has declined to comment further on the matter, while OpenAI and Musk's legal representatives have not responded to inquiries. The court filing is a continuation of the legal battle between Musk and OpenAI, with Musk opposing the company's restructuring efforts, claiming they deviate from its original mission.

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