Khaberni - Recent court documents revealed an unexpected aspect of the relationship between tech tycoons Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, after revealing an exchange of friendly messages between them that included an offer of assistance and support for government initiatives led by Musk.
From tension to rapprochement
Although the relationship between the two had previously experienced tension, reaching a point where Musk challenged Zuckerberg to a "cage match," the documents indicate a significant improvement in their communication with the beginning of the second term of US President Donald Trump, according to a report published by "TechCrunch".
Direct support for the DOGE project
According to messages disclosed as part of a lawsuit filed by Musk against OpenAI, Zuckerberg sent a message on February 3, 2025, praising Musk's efforts within the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE).
Zuckerberg said in the message that he had put his teams on alert to remove any content that includes threats or the sharing of personal data targeting Musk’s team, adding his readiness to provide more support when needed.
Quick interaction and surprising proposal
Musk responded to the message with a "heart" emoji before posing a striking question about the possibility of Zuckerberg joining a joint bid to acquire "OpenAI" in collaboration with other parties.
Conversation not completed
For his part, Zuckerberg showed initial openness to discuss the idea over the phone, but previous documents confirmed that he did not actually join this bid.
Background of the disclosure
These messages were published as part of the ongoing case documents between Musk and "OpenAI", shedding light on the behind-the-scenes of competition and potential alliances within the fast-growing artificial intelligence sector.
These developments reflect a notable shift in the relations of technology leaders, where interests intersect between competition and collaboration, especially amid the escalating race to dominate artificial intelligence technologies.
