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Elon Musk sought OpenAI control to fund an 80 billion Mars city plan
Technology
Published on 5 May 2026
Testimony says the Mars plan required controlling OpenAI
In trial testimony, Elon Musk’s pursuit of OpenAI is tied to a far-reaching Mars colonisation ambition. The court heard Musk wanted complete control of OpenAI and looked to raise roughly $80 billion to build a Martian city. With the lawsuit under way, the case could influence how AI companies are governed, while OpenAI signals major computing investments.
- Testimony links Musk’s OpenAI push to Mars colonisation funding
- Musk reportedly sought complete control of OpenAI for the plan
- A target of about 80 billion dollars surfaced for a Martian city
- The trial may affect AI governance and future investment plans
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