Overview

• Newly disclosed filings state Elon Musk approached Mark Zuckerberg about financing an effort to acquire OpenAI.
• The proposal, made in February 2025, put the prospective deal at roughly $97.4 billion, according to the court documents.
• OpenAI has asked a federal court to compel production of Musk’s acquisition plans and any Meta communications about potential restructuring or recapitalization of OpenAI.
• Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said neither Meta nor Zuckerberg signed Musk’s letter of intent and declined further comment.
• The discovery push extends a broader clash over OpenAI’s move toward outside capital, including Microsoft’s multibillion‑dollar backing, as Meta accelerates AI hiring and research.