Apple denies Musk’s App Store bias allegations.
US Judge Opens Door for Trial Over Musk’s Alleged Attack on OpenAI
A U.S. judge has permitted a courtroom battle in which Elon Musk, the wealthy venture titan, faces charges that he has been launching a campaign to sabotage OpenAI, the AI pioneer co‑founded by Sam Altman.
Apple’s App Store Stands Alleged Bias Against Musk’s AI
- Apple’s response: The App Store is engineered to deliver fairness and avoid prejudice. Apple highlighted that its platform showcases thousands of apps via charts and algorithmic recommendations powered by expert curation.
- Apple’s mandate: The App Store seeks to offer “safe discovery” for users, granting developers the chance to have their creations noticed.
- Musk’s claim: Musk argued that Apple’s behavior “makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store,” citing an alleged antitrust violation, yet he offered no evidence to validate the accusation.
- Musk’s next step: Musk announced that his AI startup xAI would take “immediate legal action” against Apple, referencing the Grok assistant.
Competitive Landscape of AI Assistants
- DeepSeek AI topped the App Store in China early this year.
- Perplexity AI ranked number one in India’s market.
- Both DeepSeek and Perplexity compete with OpenAI and xAI.
Sam Altman’s Retort to Musk’s Accusation
Altman criticized Musk’s allegations as “remarkable.” He pointed out that Musk has been accused of using the X platform to benefit his own companies while harming opponents and undesired parties.
Recent Updates on ChatGPT and Grok
- ChatGPT was the top‑ranked free app for iPhone users on Thursday.
- Grok occupied the seventh position in the App Store.
- Ranking criteria include user engagement, reviews, and download numbers.
- Grok was temporarily suspended on Monday following controversies surrounding misinformation in the chatbot’s responses.
- Musk’s failure to provide concrete proof generated debates over the alleged bias.
OpenAI’s Legal Claims Against Musk
OpenAI has filed a lawsuit accusing Musk, a former co‑founder, of launching a “relentless campaign” aimed at damaging the organization following its success after his departure.
Context of the Ongoing Feud
OpenAI’s lawsuit is another chapter in a bitter feud between the generative AI startup and the world’s richest individual.
Musk’s xAI Initiative
- Elon Musk founded xAI in 2023 as a direct competitor of OpenAI and other major AI players.
- The lawsuit constitutes a significant step in the escalating rivalry between the venture titan and the AI pioneer.
