Apple faces possible legal action from Elon Musk due to the alleged manipulation of his AI app's ranking within the App Store.
Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has announced its intention to take legal action against Apple, alleging antitrust violations in the App Store's ranking system for AI applications.
According to Musk, Apple is deliberately preventing any AI company besides OpenAI from reaching the top spot in the App Store, a practice he deems an "unequivocal antitrust violation." He specifically criticized Apple for not listing xAI's AI chatbot app, Grok, or Musk's own social media platform, X, in the App Store's "Must Have" section, suggesting that Apple is "playing politics."
Musk initially made these accusations on X, a social media platform he owns, and threatened to sue Apple. As of the latest reports, Apple has yet to respond to these allegations.
The context of these claims includes recent legal and regulatory pressures Apple faces over antitrust issues globally, including a $500 million fine from the European Union for stifling competition in its App Store.
In the United States, xAI's AI model, Grok, currently ranks 6th in the "Top Free Apps" section for iPhones, while OpenAI's ChatGPT tops the list. The post emphasizes the importance of truth over politics in the context of the App Store's practices, and the need for fair competition.
If successful, the lawsuit could potentially change the way apps are ranked in the App Store, affecting various AI companies. However, the post does not provide any new information about the lawsuit's aim or the potential impact on the App Store's ranking system. Additionally, neither Grok nor Musk provided evidence to support their claims.
This is not the first time Musk has made claims about Apple favoritism towards AI competitors. Previously, he suggested that Apple's editorial picks in the App Store may reflect caution towards xAI's unfiltered style, stifling competition.
The lawsuit aims to challenge Apple's practices, which Musk believes are antitrust violations, and could set a precedent for future legal actions against tech giants in the AI industry.
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