Apple and OpenAI have locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and xAI from competing, the lawsuit said. Apple in partnership with OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT into its operating system for iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
If not for its exclusive deal with OpenAI, Apple would have no reason to refrain from more prominently featuring the X app and the Grok app in its App Store, the lawsuit said. In the lawsuit, xAI said it is seeking billions of dollars in alleged damages.
"This latest filing is consistent with Mr Musk's ongoing pattern of harassment, an OpenAI spokesman said in a statement. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.