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Musk’s xAI and X Sue Apple and OpenAI, Alleging iPhone Chatbot Lockout

The suit argues an Apple–OpenAI deal makes ChatGPT the only iPhone‑integrated chatbot, harming rivals and consumers.

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"Unfortunately, what choice do we have? Apple didn't just put their thumb on the scale, they put their whole body!" Elon Musk wrote on X on Monday.
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Overview

  • xAI and X filed a 61-page antitrust complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas seeking a jury trial, a permanent injunction, and billions in damages.
  • The filing alleges Apple and OpenAI entered an exclusive arrangement that gives ChatGPT first‑party integration on iPhones and access to billions of user prompts, disadvantaging competitors like Grok.
  • Plaintiffs accuse Apple of deprioritizing rival AI apps in App Store rankings and delaying reviews, citing omissions from curated lists such as the “Must‑Have Apps” guide.
  • The complaint asserts market dominance to support its claims, citing Apple at about 65% of the U.S. smartphone market and OpenAI at at least 80% of the generative chatbot market.
  • OpenAI called the case part of Elon Musk’s pattern of harassment, and Apple has previously said the App Store is designed to be fair and free of bias.