Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over alleged AI collusion
Elon Musk’s xAI and X have filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple and OpenAI of forming an exclusive partnership that stifles competition in AI and smartphone markets. The suit claims Apple’s integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into iPhones blocks rivals like xAI’s chatbot Grok. Filed in Texas, the complaint argues the arrangement violates U.S. antitrust laws by giving preferential treatment to a single AI provider. Apple and OpenAI have not yet responded publicly to the lawsuit.
This case could reshape how generative AI services are integrated into major platforms—and may signal growing antitrust scrutiny in the AI sector.
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