Elon Musk’s xAI company has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, claiming that their alleged collaboration is creating an unfair competitive landscape. The lawsuit, which has been filed in a U.S. federal court, alleges that the partnership between Apple and OpenAI is hindering xAI’s Grok chatbot from effectively competing with Open, AI’s prominent ChatGPT model.
According to the lawsuit, Apple and OpenAI have entered into a secret agreement to prioritize the development and promotion of ChatGPT over other chatbots in the market, including Grok. The xAI company argues that this collaboration has resulted in a monopolistic market structure, where OpenAI’s chatbot has an undue advantage over its competitors.
Apple has not yet commented on the lawsuit, while OpenAI has stated that they are reviewing the allegations and will provide a response at a later date. The lawsuit comes amid increased scrutiny of the tech industry’s dominant players and their potential to abuse market power.
The legal battle has sparked discussions in the tech sector about the need for greater regulatory oversight of major players in the AI space. Analysts suggest that the outcome of this case could have significant implications for the future of AI development and competition in the industry.