# OpenAI Acquires Convogo as Elon Musk Preps Lawsuit

An episode of [AI Chat: AI News on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1669990482), 9 Jan 2026, 9:37.

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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! OpenAI is accelerating on two fronts at once. In this episode, we break down OpenAI’s acqui-hire of the team behind executive coaching startup Convogo, why the product is being shut down, and how the deal fits into OpenAI’s broader talent and infrastructure strategy. We also dive into the escalating legal battle with Elon Musk, after a judge ruled his lawsuit against OpenAI will go to a jury trial this March. What does the case mean for OpenAI’s nonprofit origins, its current structure, and the future of AI governance? • Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai • AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer • Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle

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