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Elon Musk's xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition, App Store rankings

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Posted on August 25, 2025

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By Mike Scarcella (Reuters) -Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI sued Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in U.S. federal court in Texas on Monday, accusing them of

Elon Musk's xAI Files Lawsuit Against Apple and OpenAI Over AI Rivalry

By Mike Scarcella

(Reuters) -Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI sued Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in U.S. federal court in Texas on Monday, accusing them of illegally conspiring to thwart competition for artificial intelligence.

Musk earlier this month had threatened to sue Cupertino, California-based Apple, saying in a post on his social media platform X that "Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store.”

(Reporting by Mike Scarcella; )

Key Takeaways

  • Elon Musk's xAI has filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI.
  • The lawsuit accuses them of conspiring to limit AI competition.
  • Musk claims Apple's practices hinder AI companies in the App Store.
  • The legal action was filed in U.S. federal court in Texas.
  • Musk has previously expressed concerns over AI market dynamics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the reason behind xAI's lawsuit?
xAI is suing Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of illegally conspiring to limit competition in the AI space.
Where was the lawsuit filed?
The lawsuit was filed in U.S. federal court in Texas.
What did Elon Musk say about Apple's behavior?
Musk claimed that Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI startup to succeed.
Who is the founder of xAI?
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, is the founder of xAI.
What platform did Musk use to express his concerns about Apple?
Musk expressed his concerns about Apple on his social media platform, X.

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