Elon Musk tried to enlist Mark Zuckerberg for his unsolicited bid to buy OpenAI this year for almost $100 billion, the startup said in a court filing.

Elon Musk’s bold attempt to join forces with Mark Zuckerberg to buy OpenAI underscores the high stakes in the rapidly evolving AI industry. While the bid ultimately did not materialize, the episode highlights the fierce competition and strategic maneuvering among AI giants, shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

In a statement, OpenAI told the court that Elon Musk may have approached Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg with a letter of intent "about potential financing arrangements or investments."

OpenAI is seeking court approval to force Meta to disclose documents on whether Mark Zuckerberg coordinated with Elon Musk on a $97 billion takeover bid for the ChatGPT-maker earlier this year.

ChatGPT owner OpenAI says Elon Musk had communicated with Mark Zuckerberg about potential financing arrangements or investments for his OpenAI bid.

Elon Musk reportedly approached Mark Zuckerberg to help fund his $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI, according to a court filing. OpenAI confirmed neither Zuckerberg nor Meta joined the effort. The revelation could weaken Musk’s legal claims against OpenAI and Sam Altman amid an ongoing courtroom battle.