Elon Musk's xAI has filed a
lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, alleging the companies colluded to stifle competition in the AI industry. The suit claims Apple's deal with OpenAI to integrate
ChatGPT into iPhones hurts rival AI apps, including xAI's Grok. Musk's companies argue that Apple's App
Store rankings and editorial features unfairly prioritize OpenAI's chatbot, making it impossible for other AI companies to reach the top.
Key allegations include
App Store Rigging: Apple and OpenAI allegedly rigged App Store rankings to favor ChatGPT, according to Musk's post on X.
Monopoly Maintenance: The companies claim Apple and OpenAI are working together to maintain monopolies in the smartphone and generative AI markets.
Deprioritization of Rival Apps: xAI's apps, including Grok and X, have received high rankings but are notably absent from Apple's "Must-Have Apps" section, where ChatGPT is prominently featured.
This lawsuit adds to Musk's broader legal battles, including a separate
case challenging OpenAI's transition from nonprofit to for-profit status.
The suit underscores growing scrutiny of Apple's App Store dominance and its impact on competition in the tech industry
