CNBC·2025-08-12 17:46Core Point - The ongoing conflict between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has intensified, with Apple now at the center of the dispute, particularly regarding allegations of antitrust violations related to the App Store and AI technologies [1][2]. Group 1: Musk's Allegations - Musk has threatened Apple with immediate legal action, claiming that Apple is favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT over his company's Grok chatbot in the App Store, which he argues constitutes an antitrust violation [2][3]. - Musk asserts that Apple's behavior makes it impossible for any AI company other than OpenAI to achieve the top position in the App Store, although he did not provide evidence to support this claim [3]. Group 2: Apple's Partnership with OpenAI - Apple partnered with OpenAI in mid-2024 to integrate ChatGPT into its devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs, which may have contributed to the competitive tensions with Musk's xAI [3]. Group 3: Altman's Response - Altman responded to Musk's accusations by highlighting Musk's alleged manipulative practices on his platform, X, to benefit his own companies and harm competitors [4]. - Altman referenced a report indicating that Musk made significant changes to the platform after acquiring Twitter, which included prioritizing his tweets, suggesting a potential conflict of interest [4].