Elon Musk’s xAI and X have initiated legal action against Apple, sparking a major controversy in the tech world. The lawsuit accuses Apple of anti-competitive practices by favoring its AI partner, OpenAI, and ChatGPT. The central argument is that Apple’s actions are designed to limit competition in the artificial intelligence market. The situation reflects ongoing discussions about Apple’s role in the AI field and criticisms that the company is lagging.
Musk’s company claims the collaboration between Apple and OpenAI makes it more difficult for competitors to thrive, particularly in developing AI chatbots and super-apps. His assertion is that Apple is using App Store regulations to hinder rivals. This partnership prevents outside companies from accessing iPhone users’ data, which, according to Musk, hinders the growth of AI-based super-apps. Musk labels this situation a conspiracy between two monopolies.