Link: Elon Musk’s xAI is suing OpenAI and Apple

Elon Musk is suing Apple and OpenAI, claiming their partnership on integrating ChatGPT into iPhones is anti-competitive. His companies, X Corp and xAI, argue that this deal restricts competition by making ChatGPT the default chatbot on iPhones, sidelining other AI apps.

Musk asserts that Apple’s actions in managing the App Store also contribute to this unfair marketplace. He accused Apple of manipulating App Store rankings to favor OpenAI, directly impacting the visibility of other AI applications.

The lawsuit highlights that despite high rankings, X and Grok apps are not featured in the App Store's "Must-Have Apps" list, where ChatGPT is prominently displayed. This omission is presented as evidence of biased practices favoring OpenAI.

Apple’s integration of ChatGPT not only favors OpenAI but allegedly gives them a massive data advantage. According to the lawsuit, the integration potentially exposes OpenAI to billions of user inputs from iPhone users worldwide.

In response to these allegations, OpenAI dismissed Musk's actions as mere harassment. Meanwhile, Apple defends its App Store policies, insisting that the platform operates fairly and without bias.

This legal battle underscores the intensifying rivalry and complex dynamics in the rapidly evolving AI industry, where market dominance and data access are critical issues. Musk's move signals a growing resistance against perceived monopolistic practices within the tech industry. #

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