Elon Musk has filed a major lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, alleging that the two companies are conspiring to suppress competition in the rapidly growing Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry. This case is significant because it could directly impact monopoly, user choice, and the future of the tech industry in the AI market.
AI Industry: American billionaire and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has initiated a legal battle against Apple and OpenAI. The lawsuit, filed by Musk's startup xAI, claims that the two companies are working together to eliminate competition in order to maintain their dominance in the smartphone and AI markets. This dispute could affect not only the tech industry but also general users, as the allegations suggest that Apple is promoting ChatGPT in the App Store and Siri, thereby pushing other chatbots behind.
Musk Accuses Apple of Promoting ChatGPT by Suppressing X and Grok
Elon Musk claims that Apple deliberately excluded his X and Grok apps from the App Store's 'must-have' section, while specifically promoting OpenAI's ChatGPT app. The lawsuit alleges that this move was taken to limit customer choice and benefit OpenAI.
According to Musk, the impact of the Apple and OpenAI partnership is directly visible in Siri, where ChatGPT has been integrated. Technically, users can use other chatbots, but they do not get the same seamless experience and deep integration as ChatGPT. This is why Musk has not only demanded compensation but also appealed to terminate this partnership.
Apple Has Faced Controversies Regarding Monopoly Before
This is not the first time Apple has faced allegations of monopoly. Previously, the company has faced legal disputes with major companies like Epic Games. In these cases, the allegation was that Apple was acting arbitrarily in its App Store and smartphone market.
In March 2023, the US Department of Justice also made serious allegations against Apple, claiming that it was disrupting competition to maintain its dominance in the smartphone market. In this situation, Musk's new lawsuit could create further pressure for Apple. However, so far, no official reaction has been received from the company on this matter.
Increased Tension in the AI Market
Elon Musk's lawsuit is not limited to just Apple and OpenAI but raises questions about the entire AI market. If Musk's allegations are proven in court, this could have a major impact on competition and user choice in the AI sector. On the other hand, if the companies escape the allegations, their dominance in the AI market could become even ber.
