xAI vs OpenAI: Elon Musk accuses Apple of favouring ChatGPT, threatens legal action
Empower your mind, elevate your skills
Billionaire Elon Musk has threatened Apple with "immediate legal action " for what he claims are antitrust violations in App Store rankings of artificial intelligence (AI) apps.According to Musk, the tech giant's app store favours ChatGPT over other applications, including his own company xAI . The billionaire said Apple's alleged preferential treatment of the ChatGPT app creates an environment where "it is impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store".Musk posted the comments on X late on Monday, saying, 'Hey @Apple App Store, why do you refuse to put either X or Grok in your Must Have' section when X is the #1 news app in the world and Grok is #5 among all apps? Are you playing politics? What gives? Inquiring minds want to know.'Data from App Figures shows that Grok has climbed from around 60th to 5th place in overall App Store rankings over the past months, while ChatGPT has maintained its position near the top of Apple's charts for almost a year. Google's Gemini chatbot sits at the 57th position.Apple has also repeatedly featured ChatGPT in its App Store editorial content and partnered with OpenAI for its Apple Intelligence rollout, which includes a direct integration with its virtual assistant Siri.This legal threat comes after years of tensions between Musk and Apple. The X owner has previously slammed Apple's treatment of X following his 2022 acquisition of Twitter. When the tech giant announced its partnership with nemesis OpenAI, Musk threatened to ban all Apple devices from his companies over security concerns related to this partnership.Apple has a partnership with OpenAI that integrates ChatGPT into iPhones, iPads and Macs.Musk was a cofounder of OpenAI, but departed in 2018. He later accused the company of abandoning its original nonprofit mission. He had sued OpenAI for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, but withdrew the lawsuit in June.Apple separately faces a federal antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and 20 states, which alleges that the company maintains an illegal monopoly in smartphone markets through restrictive practices affecting app developers and users.Regulators of the 27-nation European Union fined Apple 500 million euros in April for breaking competition rules by preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store.Last year, the EU fined the US tech giant nearly $2 billion for unfairly favouring its own music streaming service, forbidding rivals such as Spotify from telling users how they could pay for cheaper subscriptions outside of iPhone apps.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hindustan Times
28 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
‘How to turn pics into videos using Grok': Elon Musk responds to mom's tweet on AI
Maye Musk tweeted a step-by-step guide for people on how to use Grok Imagine, which helps users turn any photo into a short video without leaving the X app. Her post received a response from her son, Elon Musk. Snippet from AI video of Maye Musk created using Grok (L) and Elon Musk (R). (X/@mayemusk, Reuters) Maye Musk's guide for Grok Imagine: 'How to get still photos into videos. This photo is 10 years old. Open @grok and click on Create Videos. On the lower left square with a +, choose a photo. Uploading and Generating Video appear. Then post on X. Imagine,' she wrote. Her tweet is accompanied by a short video she created using a throwback image. The clip captures her getting out of a car in a multi-coloured dress. How did Elon Musk react? Highlighting his mother's tweet, Musk posted, 'How to use @Grok Imagine to turn your photos into videos.' Interestingly, Grok, too, responded to Elon Musk's tweet. The AI model's official X profile posted, 'Thanks for the demo, Elon! Grok Imagine turns static photos into dynamic videos effortlessly. Excited to see what users create—upload yours and share!' What did social media say? An individual wrote, 'Elon Musk, help your Mother rapidly complete the culmination of her lifetime. Digitise all of her photos to celebrate her life. It would be a powerful example of Groks POWER, and Maye will live forever for her many grandchildren of today and tomorrow to really understand the woman who started it all.' Another exclaimed, 'Oh! Wow! That's awesome.' A third remarked, 'Maye is so stunning, what wonderful keepsakes these videos are becoming.' However, there were also critiques. One of them posted, 'I like how all the Musk lovers pretend like GPT didn't do this 2 years ago.'
Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Indian-origin man offers over ₹3302152 crore to Google just to buy…
Perplexity AI, led by Indian-origin CEO Aravind Srinivas, has made an unsolicited $34.5 billion (over ₹3,02,152 crore) all-cash bid to acquire Google Chrome, according to a Reuters report. The offer is far above Perplexity's own valuation and marks the latest bold move from the three-year-old AI startup. Aravind Srinivas with Indian PM Narendra Modi.(Aravind Srinivas/Instagram) The company, which has raised around $1 billion from investors including Nvidia and SoftBank, was last valued at $14 billion. It claims multiple funds have offered to finance the deal in full, though no names were disclosed. Mobile finder: iPhone 17 Air expected to debut next month The bid comes amid regulatory pressure on Google, with the US Justice Department seeking remedies to address what a court ruled was an unlawful monopoly in online search. One proposed measure includes forcing Google to divest Chrome. Google has said it plans to appeal and has not indicated any intention to sell the browser. Analysts expect a legal process, if initiated, could take years and may reach the Supreme Court. Perplexity's proposal pledges to: -Keep Chrome's underlying Chromium code open-source -Invest $3 billion over two years in the browser -Retain Chrome's default search engine settings The company says its plan would 'preserve user choice' and reduce competition concerns. Rivals such as OpenAI, Yahoo, and Apollo Global Management have also shown interest in Chrome, while DuckDuckGo's CEO has estimated its potential forced-sale value at no less than $50 billion. Founded in 2022 by Aravind Srinivas along with Denis Yarats, Johnny Ho, and Andy Konwinski, Perplexity has grown rapidly with its conversational AI search engine, which delivers cited answers in real time. The company recently launched Comet, its own AI-powered browser, and says acquiring Chrome would allow it to access over three billion users worldwide — significantly boosting its ability to compete with OpenAI and others in the AI-driven search space. Srinivas, a Chennai-born IIT Madras graduate, previously worked at Google and interned under deep learning pioneer Yoshua Bengio before launching Perplexity in San Francisco. Under his leadership, the startup has expanded globally, including a partnership with Bharti Airtel in May 2025 that gave 360 million Indian users free access to Perplexity Pro. Despite the high-profile bid, industry experts remain sceptical that Google would part with Chrome, which plays a central role in its AI strategy, including the rollout of AI-generated search summaries under the 'Overviews' feature.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Aquarius Daily Horoscope Today, August 13, 2025: Your kindness will inspire others
Your kindness today shines brightly and inspires those around you. Simple acts of compassion and understanding create a ripple effect of positivity. Offering help, listening patiently, or sharing encouraging words strengthens your relationships and builds trust. Your gentle nature attracts goodwill and cooperation in personal and professional settings. Avoid harsh judgments or impatience. Embracing kindness fosters harmony and opens doors to new friendships and opportunities. Your loving attitude brings joy and balance to your day and others'. Aquarius Love Horoscope Today In love, your kindness deepens emotional bonds. Small gestures of care and thoughtfulness speak volumes to your partner. Listening attentively and showing empathy create a warm and supportive environment. For singles, kindness attracts sincere connections and builds trust. Avoid criticism or demands, focusing instead on gentle understanding. Practicing kindness today brings harmony and joy to your love life, encouraging authentic and lasting relationships. Aquarius Career Horoscope Today At work, your kindness enhances teamwork and communication. Offering support or encouragement fosters cooperation and reduces conflicts. Your generous spirit helps build trust and respect in professional circles. Avoid harsh words or impatience, as kindness encourages productivity and smooth collaboration. Your gentle leadership inspires success and satisfaction at work. Aquarius Money Horoscope Today Avoid harsh self-criticism about past mistakes. Instead, make wise and patient decisions that reflect your values. Helping family or friends responsibly can strengthen bonds. Practicing generosity with balance encourages positive energy around your finances. Kindness toward yourself and others fosters financial peace and growth. Today, your compassionate attitude attracts support and stability. Aquarius Health Horoscope Today Health improves when you treat yourself and others with kindness. Avoid harsh self-judgment and practice gentle self-care. Stress reduction through relaxation, meditation, or light physical activity supports your well-being. Being kind to your body by eating well and resting helps maintain balance. Compassion toward yourself fosters mental and emotional health. Your kind energy today nourishes your entire being and encourages healing. Discover everything about astrology at Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces . Read your detailed Horoscope Today and Horoscope Tomorrow here.
