Overview

• OpenAI filed a motion asking a federal judge to require Meta to produce communications and documents related to any coordination with Elon Musk and xAI on a potential acquisition or investment.
• Court filings made public on Thursday say Musk communicated directly with Mark Zuckerberg about potential financing or investments for the February 2025 bid.
• OpenAI says neither Zuckerberg nor Meta signed Musk’s letter of intent or joined the roughly $97–97.6 billion offer, which OpenAI’s board rejected.
• Meta has objected to the subpoena, arguing that any relevant materials should come from Musk or xAI and that Meta’s internal discussions about OpenAI’s restructuring are not relevant.
• The request also seeks Meta records concerning any actual or potential restructuring or recapitalization of OpenAI, as the broader case proceeds toward a spring 2026 jury trial after a judge allowed OpenAI’s counterclaims to move forward.