OpenAI Subpoenas Meta in Elon Musk $97B Takeover Lawsuit

OpenAI has subpoenaed Meta to investigate the tech giant's potential involvement in Elon Musk's unsolicited $97 billion bid to acquire OpenAI, as part of Musk's ongoing lawsuit against the company. OpenAI alleges that Musk communicated with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg about financing arrangements or investments related to the bid, suggesting possible coordination between Musk, Meta, and his AI venture xAI. Meta has objected to the subpoena, arguing that any relevant information should come from Musk and xAI rather than Meta, and has requested that the court dismiss OpenAI's demand for evidence. Meanwhile, Meta continues to advance its own AI initiatives by investing billions and hiring former OpenAI talent, including Shengjia Zhao, co-creator of ChatGPT, to lead its AI research efforts. The legal battle centers on Musk's claims that OpenAI has deviated from its original mission and the restructuring of the company, with the subpoena potentially reshaping the dynamics of AI industry competition. This evolving case highlights the complex alliances and rivalries among leading AI companies and their influence on the future of artificial intelligence development.