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Musk's Partner Testifies: Elon Wanted Tesla to Acquire OpenAI

May 7, 2026

Summary

The AI industry is experiencing significant investment, with Nvidia investing up to $3.2 billion in Corning for optical fiber and SpaceX backing Anthropic with a data center deal, while also facing scrutiny over potential medical misinformation, fraud, and improper Super PAC payments.

How coverage differs

  • Left: SpaceX's data center deal with Anthropic, linking it to Elon Musk's lawsuit Left-leaning outlets highlight SpaceX's significant data center deal backing AI firm Anthropic, framing it within the context of Elon Musk's ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI. They emphasize the strategic moves by Musk's companies in the competitive artificial intelligence landscape.
  • Center: Court testimony reveals Musk's ambition for Tesla to acquire OpenAI Center outlets focus on the testimony from Elon Musk's romantic partner, highlighting her claim that Musk desired Tesla to acquire OpenAI. They present this as a significant detail emerging from a legal proceeding, underscoring the court context of the revelation.

Coverage by lane

Left

  • SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit

Center

  • Elon Musk Wanted Tesla to Take Over OpenAI, Romantic Partner Testifies in Court

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