SunBrief#43: Musk Asked Zuckerberg’s Help in $97.4B OpenAI Bid

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• Google sells AI for 47 Cents

• AI Highlights of the Week

• Google Expands AI Mode Worldwide

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Musk Asked Zuckerberg in $97B OpenAI Bid

The Article: Elon Musk Sought Zuckerberg’s Help in $97.4B OpenAI Bid

A court filing reveals Elon Musk asked Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg for support in his unsolicited $97.4 billion bid for OpenAI earlier this year. Neither Zuckerberg nor Meta joined the offer.

Key Points:

• Failed Alliance: Musk identified Zuckerberg as a potential backer, but Meta did not participate or sign any agreements.

• Historical Context: Musk co-founded OpenAI with Sam Altman and later launched rival xAI. OpenAI argued Musk’s outreach could weaken his claims against Altman and Microsoft over OpenAI’s nonprofit status.

• Legal Dispute: OpenAI requested Meta documents on Musk communications; Meta rejected, saying it holds no relevant evidence.

• Board Rejection: OpenAI’s board unanimously rejected Musk’s bid, calling it an attempt to disrupt the company’s plans to create a for-profit arm while maintaining its public mission.

Why It Matters:

The filing underscores Musk’s push to shape AI, the clash between nonprofit and for-profit models, and the high stakes of corporate control in the fast-evolving AI industry.

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Google sells AI for 47 Cents

The Article: Google Offers AI Tools to Federal Agencies for 47 Cents Each

The GSA announced that federal agencies can now use Google’s Gemini for Government AI suite at 47 cents per service through 2026, following similar low-cost deals from OpenAI and Anthropic, which offer models for $1 per year.

Key Features :

• Discounted Access: Federal agencies can purchase Gemini for Government at 47 cents per service.

• AI Suite Includes: Gemini models, NotebookLM, Veo, and secure cloud infrastructure.

• Government Integration: Tools added to the federal purchasing system, enabling agencies to adopt AI for operations and decision-making.

• Policy Support: Part of President Trump’s AI Action Plan to accelerate AI adoption in federal agencies.

Why It Matters:

This expands AI access for the U.S. government, helping agencies modernize, streamline workflows, and use AI for critical tasks—building on Google’s past discounts like 71% off Workspace.

AI Highlights of the Week

• Nvidia Halts H20 Chip Production Amid China Security Crackdown
  Nvidia has halted production of its China-focused H20 AI chips after Beijing raised concerns over potential security “backdoors.” Suppliers like Samsung and Foxconn were told to stop work, despite Nvidia denying any risks.

  The pause puts over $20B in annual sales at risk and follows a $4.5B write-down on unsold chips. It marks a major setback as Nvidia faces mounting pressure from both U.S.–China tech tensions and China’s push for chip self-reliance.

• Meta Signs $10B Google Cloud Deal to Boost AI Power
  Meta will spend $10 billion over six years on Google Cloud services to support its AI infrastructure, despite having its own data centers. The move reflects Meta’s need for more computing power to meet its AI goals.

  This marks Meta’s first major deal with Google Cloud, adding to its multicloud strategy alongside AWS and Azure. A large portion of Meta’s projected $118B in 2025 expenses will go toward AI development.

• Elon Musk’s X Reaches Tentative $500M Severance Settlement

  Former Twitter employees laid off after Elon Musk’s 2022 takeover may soon receive long-awaited severance pay. X is nearing a settlement in a class action lawsuit, with both sides asking the court to delay hearings to finalize a deal.

  The lawsuit claimed many workers got less severance than promised, despite a 2019 plan that offered more generous terms. While a judge ruled Musk didn’t have to honor that plan, the case was appealed and now appears close to resolution.

• Google Admits Pixel Won’t Dominate Smartphone Market

  Google admits Pixel won’t dominate like the iPhone or Samsung but says it's still a valuable part of its AI-driven future. Pixel 10 brings evolutionary changes, with AI features like Magic Cue leading the way.

  The focus is on long-term innovation—future Pixel designs, smart glasses, and foldables. Google isn’t interested in flip phones or smart rings and sees AI as the main path forward.

Google Expands AI Mode Worldwide

The Article: Google Expands AI Mode to 180 Countries with New Personalized Features

Google is expanding AI Mode to 180 countries in English, beyond the U.S., U.K., and India. The feature offers AI-powered Q&A, follow-ups, and tools like booking restaurant reservations, with plans to add local services and event ticketing.

Key Features:

• Agentic Capabilities: Book restaurant reservations based on party size, date, time, location, and cuisine. Future updates will include service appointments and event tickets.

• Personalized Search: Tailors results based on past queries and clicks, starting with dining recommendations.

• Collaboration Tools: New “Share” button allows users to send AI Mode responses to others for planning trips, events, or other activities.

Why It Matters:
Google is transforming Search into an interactive, task-focused AI assistant, using personalization, automation, and collaboration to help users find information, decide, and get things done.

Too Important to Miss

Google Launches AI Health Coach for Fitbit Users

Silicon Valley Injects $100M Into AI‑Powered Mattress Startup

Nonprofit Ecosia Offers Zero‑Dollar Stewardship of Google Chrome

Google Calls Out Apple’s Closed Ecosystem and Messaging Divisions at Pixel 10 Launch

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• Would you support an AI startup like Perplexity buying a major browser like Chrome?

  Yes, 42.86%. Maybe, 23.81%. No, 33.33%.

  

• Would you use a smartphone AI like Gemma 3 for task-specific work?

  Yes, 44.44%. Maybe, 33.33%. No, 22.22%.

  

• Do you think AI glasses will replace smartphones for daily tasks?

  Yes, 21.43%. Maybe, 42.86%. No, 35.71%.

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