Tech Titans in Legal Crosshairs: X Corp and X.AI Sue Apple and OpenAI Over Alleged Antitrust Violations

Dallas, Texas — A federal lawsuit filed on Monday by X Corp. and X.AI LLC is challenging what they describe as an anticompetitive partnership between Apple and OpenAI concerning the exclusive integration of ChatGPT. The plaintiffs allege that this collaboration infringes upon federal competition regulations and fortifies monopolistic practices in both companies’ markets. The lawsuit identifies Apple and OpenAI as maintaining substantial market shares — Apple commands about 65 percent of the U.S. smartphone market, while OpenAI holds nearly 80 percent in the generative AI chatbot sector. By leveraging their dominance, the plaintiffs argue that … Read more

Elon Musk’s Legal Battle with OpenAI Takes a Twist: Lawyers Claim He Doesn’t Use a Computer, Despite Social Media Evidence to the Contrary

San Francisco, California — Elon Musk is entrenched in a legal battle with OpenAI, the artificial intelligence organization he co-founded. Recently, a curious claim by Musk’s legal team has attracted scrutiny: they assert that he does not use a computer. This statement has drawn skepticism, especially given Musk’s own social media posts showcasing his computer usage. Musk initiated legal action against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in February 2024, alleging that the organization had strayed from its original pledge to develop AI in a manner beneficial to humanity, instead opting to prioritize profit through … Read more

Court Ruling Shields OpenAI from Libel Claims in AI Miscommunication Case Involving Gun Rights Activist

Lawrenceville, Georgia — A significant ruling was handed down by Judge Tracie Cason of the Gwinnett County Superior Court in the case of Mark Walters versus OpenAI. The case arose when Walters, a prominent gun rights advocate, took legal action against OpenAI after journalist Frederick Riehl received an inaccurate, AI-generated claim from ChatGPT, suggesting that Walters was involved in embezzlement. The court granted OpenAI a summary judgment, explaining that the decision was based on multiple independent factors. The judge noted that a reasonable reader, such as Riehl, would not interpret the ChatGPT output as a … Read more

Elon Musk Pursues Legal Action Against OpenAI Following Nonprofit Control Clarification, Attorney Reveals

SAN FRANCISCO — Elon Musk has announced plans to proceed with a lawsuit against OpenAI, even after the organization clarified its nonprofit status. This confirmation came through a statement from a spokesperson for Musk, who emphasized the separation between the nonprofit’s operations and its leadership. Musk’s decision comes amid ongoing concerns regarding AI technology and its implications for society. The lawsuit highlights Musk’s long-standing apprehensions about the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which he believes could pose existential risks. His position reflects a significant shift in his relationship with OpenAI, a company he co-founded in … Read more