Apple Seeks Dismissal of Musk’s xAI Antitrust Lawsuit Over AI Partnership

Apple and OpenAI have jointly filed motions to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit brought by Elon Musk's xAI and X, which accuses them of anti-competitive practices related to the integration of ChatGPT into Apple's operating systems. Apple denies exclusivity in its partnership with OpenAI, asserting it plans to collaborate with multiple generative AI chatbots and that the lawsuit's claims are based on speculative harm rather than proven antitrust injury. The lawsuit centers on allegations that Apple manipulates its App Store rankings to favor OpenAI's ChatGPT, potentially stifling competition from rivals like xAI's Grok chatbot. Apple argues that antitrust laws do not require partnerships with every AI developer regardless of quality, safety, or feasibility, and stresses its openness to future collaborations with other AI providers, including possible integration of Google's Gemini tools. The legal dispute highlights ongoing tensions and regulatory scrutiny in the AI sector, emphasizing issues of market fairness and platform control. The case remains pending in a federal court in Texas and could have significant implications for the future of AI integration on dominant tech platforms.