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AI Action Figures Go Viral – Musk Fires Back at Apple
OpenAI’s free ChatGPT has created a brand‑new meme: AI action figures generated by the model itself. The trend is gaining traction across social media and has drawn the attention of billionaire Elon Musk, who is taking his dispute with the company to the App Store.
Apple Accused of Antitrust Violation
- Musk posted a critique on X, alleging that Apple is “favoring ChatGPT in the digital shop.”
- He described the arrangement as an “unequivocal antitrust violation” that prevents other AI firms from reaching the top spot in the App Store.
- Without evidence, Musk warned that his own AI firm, xAI, would file immediate legal action.
App Store Rankings Show Competitive Landscape
Recent App Store rankings listed:
- ChatGPT as the leading free iPhone app.
- Grok, xAI’s new assistant, occupying fifth place.
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, topped the charts in the early part of the year, while Perplexity AI recently climbed to number one in India.
Recent Developments From OpenAI and xAI
- OpenAI introduced new releases of ChatGPT and Grok last week.
- OpenAI announced an alliance with Apple in June last year, adding ChatGPT features to iPhones and other devices.
- OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT‑5 free to nearly 700 million weekly users, according to a press briefing.
Musk’s Countersuit Against OpenAI
In April, OpenAI filed counterclaims accusing Musk of a “relentless campaign” aimed at damaging the organization. The lawsuit alleges:
- Musk abandoned OpenAI years before its breakthrough with ChatGPT.
- He has become hostile toward the company.
- OpenAI claims Musk built xAI with the purpose of taking down OpenAI and seizing the technology lead for his own interests.
OpenAI and Musk are embroiled in a bitter feud that has drawn attention from major tech rivals, including Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI, each pouring billions into AI since the first ChatGPT release in late 2022.
