OpenAI seeks evidence of Meta collaboration with Elon Musk and xAI in ChatGPT startup deal OpenAI has demanded Meta provide documentation regarding coordination between Elon Musk's xAI and the social media giant in relation to potential acquisitions or investments in the ChatGPT developer. This request emerged through court filings Thursday in Musk's ongoing legal battle against OpenAI, where attorneys revealed they subpoenaed Meta in June for records related to the billionaire's unsolicited $97 billion acquisition proposal for the AI startup. The legal documents suggest OpenAI investigators identified communications between Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg concerning xAI's potential takeover of the ChatGPT company, including discussions about "potential financing arrangements or investments." While Meta initially opposed the subpoenas in July, OpenAI's legal team is now seeking court orders to obtain these materials. The request also covers Meta's internal records about "any actual or potential restructuring" of OpenAI - a central issue in Musk's lawsuit alleging mismanagement. Meta spokesperson Andy Stone pointed to portions of OpenAI's own filings stating neither the company nor Zuckerberg signed Musk's proposed letter of intent for the ChatGPT business. Meanwhile, Meta's legal team requested dismissal of the evidence demands, arguing Musk and xAI can provide relevant information. They also claimed internal discussions about OpenAI restructuring are irrelevant to the case. In the broader context of this corporate dispute, Meta has significantly expanded its AI development initiatives. The company has recruited multiple senior AI researchers from OpenAI, including ChatGPT co-creator Shenghang Zhao who now leads Meta's Super Alignment Lab. Meta has also invested $14 billion in Scale AI and reportedly engaged with other AI labs for potential acquisitions.