Musk’s XCorp Gains Legal Ground in AI Antitrust Battle Against Apple and OpenAI

A Texas federal judge has cleared the way for Elon Musk's XCorp to pursue its antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman denied the defendants' motion to dismiss, though the order provided no legal rationale. The procedural victory allows discovery to proceed, including evidence collection and witness depositions.

The Core allegation centers on Apple's integration of OpenAI technology into iOS devices. Musk's companies claim this creates an anti-competitive environment in mobile AI distribution, effectively locking out rivals. Court filings depict the partnership as potentially harmful to both consumer choice and industry innovation.

Apple has categorically denied the allegations, asserting there is no exclusive agreement with OpenAI. The tech giant maintains its platform remains open to competing AI solutions. Legal observers note this case could set important precedents for competition in emerging AI markets.