OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out
Elon Musk has dropped his antitrust lawsuit against Apple regarding ChatGPT integration on iPhones, though he continues to pursue similar claims against OpenAI. The legal filing provides no explanation for the sudden dismissal of the Apple-specific claims.
Why it matters
The move narrows the scope of Musk's legal battle against AI industry partnerships, focusing his efforts solely on OpenAI's market influence.
Agree to disagree? OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out Musk stops attacking Apple over ChatGPT integration but not OpenAI.
5 Credit: Getty Images News | Getty Images AsiaPac Credit: Getty Images News | Getty Images AsiaPac Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Elon Musk is seemingly done attacking Apple over its decision to integrate ChatGPT into iPhone features.
Back in 2024, when the partnership was first announced, Musk slammed the integration as an agreement from Apple to let OpenAI install “creepy spyware” on users’ devices. The next year, he sued , claiming the partnership gave the firms a “monopoly” on Apple users’ AI prompts, which allegedly harmed competition in both smartphone and chatbot markets.
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