Lawsuit Filed by Elon Musk Against Apple and OpenAI over Alleged Anticompetitive Business Agreement
In a dramatic turn of events, Elon Musk's companies, X and xAI, have filed a lawsuit against tech giants Apple and OpenAI. The lawsuit, filed in a US federal court in Texas, accuses the companies of engaging in anticompetitive practices to restrict competition in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).
The lawsuit claims that OpenAI, described by xAI as a "monopolist in the market for generative AI chatbots," has been given an unfair advantage by Apple, which controls a significant portion of the smartphone market. This integration, according to xAI, creates a barrier for rivals and reduces space for innovation.
The dispute between Musk and OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, goes back years. Musk, who co-founded OpenAI but left due to disagreements over its direction, has been a vocal critic of OpenAI's shift to a for-profit model. He argues that this integration strengthens OpenAI's dominance and hinders competitors like xAI and Grok.
The lawsuit further alleges that Apple's support of OpenAI has strengthened its dominance in the AI market. This support, xAI claims, is evident in Apple's recent announcement that ChatGPT, OpenAI's popular AI chatbot, will be built into its devices, giving OpenAI a significant advantage in the app store.
Musk stated that it is "impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store." The lawsuit accuses Apple of using its control of the smartphone market to give OpenAI an unfair advantage, thereby stifling competition.
Neither Apple nor OpenAI has publicly commented on the lawsuit. The case comes as regulators in the US and Europe are closely examining the power of Big Tech in AI. The lawsuit could add momentum to ongoing antitrust investigations.
The lawsuit seeks billions in damages for alleged anticompetitive practices and monopoly building. Features for the ChatGPT integration are expected to launch in December. This lawsuit marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and OpenAI.
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