Ford has responded to a recent rumor claiming that Tesla and CEO Elon Musk are acquiring the company. In a statement to multiple outlets, including MySA, a spokesperson for Ford confirmed that the rumors are “totally false.” The claim seems unfounded, given Tesla’s history of not pursuing such acquisitions.
While some speculate that AI-generated YouTube videos may have sparked the rumors, this would not be surprising, considering similar instances on platforms like YouTube. Musk had previously stated on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast that Tesla would only consider creating a phone if Google and Apple started engaging in censorship or gatekeeping behaviors.
Ford has maintained its 100-year legacy as an automaker, and there is no indication of any such acquisition.
Source: https://www.teslarati.com/ford-responds-to-strange-rumor-that-tesla-and-elon-musk-acquired-it