Musk, Zuckerberg, and the $97 Billion Question
Power, influence, and AI ambitions — a quiet game that could reshape the future.
Elon Musk tried to rope in Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to support his $97.4B bid for OpenAI, court filings reveal.
The filing shows Musk asked Zuckerberg about potential financing or investments, but neither Meta nor Zuckerberg signed on. OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman fired back, saying the mission isn’t for sale — and buying influence isn’t a shortcut to competing in AI.
Now, OpenAI is asking the court to force Meta to hand over internal communications linked to Musk’s bid, arguing they’re relevant to ongoing legal matters. Meta counters that OpenAI should get the information directly from Musk and dismisses its own internal emails as irrelevant.
This showdown isn’t just about money — it’s about control, strategy, and who shapes the future of AI.
The takeaway? In AI, influence is a high-stakes game, and even billion-dollar bids don’t guarantee a seat at the table.
💡 Stay updated on AI power moves — the next big story could be just a filing away.
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