San Francisco, California — Elon Musk is raising concerns about Apple’s practices in the artificial intelligence sector, alleging that the tech giant displays favoritism towards OpenAI on the App Store. Ensuing a flurry of tweets late Monday, Musk revealed that his company, xAI, is preparing to take legal action against Apple, claiming its behavior could constitute an antitrust violation.
In his posts, Musk argued that Apple’s actions make it exceedingly difficult for any AI company other than OpenAI to ascend to the top of the App Store rankings. He described the situation as “an unequivocal antitrust violation” and vowed that xAI would act swiftly to address the issue. Earlier that day, Musk questioned the absence of X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, from higher positions in Apple’s rankings, asserting that it deserved prominence as “the #1 news app in the world.”
Musk’s posts included pointed inquiries directed at Apple: “Are you playing politics? What gives? Inquiring minds want to know.” Following his statements, Apple responded by asserting that the App Store is designed to offer a fair and objective platform for all apps. An Apple spokesperson emphasized that the company features numerous applications through a variety of methods, including curated lists and algorithmic recommendations based on objective criteria.
At the time of Musk’s comments, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was leading the rankings on the App Store, with Grok, another AI platform, holding the fifth position. Musk intensified his critique by stating that Apple was not only biased but was “putting their whole body” on the scale against competitors.
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, addressed Musk’s allegations, highlighting what he termed Musk’s historical manipulation of X to favor his endeavors while disadvantaging rivals. Altman stated that despite the claims made by Musk, OpenAI remains concentrated on delivering quality products.
Musk’s accusations against Apple did not end there. On Tuesday morning, he continued to question the company’s integrity, posting that it acts as if it is under OpenAI’s influence. His discontent appears to stem from long-standing tensions; Musk was a co-founder of OpenAI in 2015 but departed from its board in 2018, subsequently expressing criticism of Altman’s leadership.
Earlier this year, Musk initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging it had strayed from its nonprofit mission by collaborating with Microsoft. Though he initially withdrew the lawsuit in June, he opted to refile it shortly after. Musk has a history of critical remarks directed at Apple, having previously condemned the company’s 30% App Store commission as a disproportionate “tax on the Internet.”
In late 2022, following his acquisition of Twitter, Musk accused Apple of censorship and monopolistic behaviors, specifically calling attention to a reduction in Apple’s advertising on Twitter and the company’s threats to remove the platform from its App Store. This dispute was ultimately addressed after Musk met with Apple CEO Tim Cook, with Musk later clarifying that they had “resolved the misunderstanding.”
This ongoing clash between Musk and Apple continues to capture attention as both companies navigate the complexities of the tech landscape.
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