Musk’s X and xAI Sue Apple and OpenAI Over Alleged Anticompetitive Practices

Elon Musk's companies X and xAI have filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI in Texas federal court, accusing them of an anticompetitive scheme that allegedly stifles competition in the App Store rankings. The complaint claims Apple colluded with OpenAI to maintain dominance in the smartphone and AI markets, disadvantaging rivals like xAI's Grok chatbot.

Musk had previously threatened legal action, questioning why Grok and X were excluded from Apple's 'Must Have' section despite their popularity. OpenAI dismissed the lawsuit as part of Musk's "ongoing pattern of harassment," while Apple has yet to respond.

The legal battle highlights growing tensions between tech giants over market control and AI innovation. Apple shares saw a marginal uptick following the news.