Apple(US:AAPL) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-26 06:21Core Viewpoint - Elon Musk's xAI has filed an antitrust lawsuit against OpenAI and Apple, accusing them of manipulating app rankings in the App Store to favor ChatGPT over Musk's own AI application, Grok [1][6]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit claims that a partnership agreement between OpenAI and Apple, signed last year, constitutes an illegal monopoly in the AI market [5][6]. - Musk seeks billions in damages and a court ruling that the collaboration between OpenAI and Apple is unlawful [6]. - The lawsuit includes allegations that Apple has delayed updates for Grok, putting it at a competitive disadvantage [6]. Group 2: Background and Context - Musk has a history of conflict with OpenAI, having previously sued them for abandoning their non-profit mission in favor of profit [8]. - Musk's grievances extend to Apple, with past criticisms regarding their high App Store fees and competition with Tesla [10]. - The ongoing rivalry between Musk and Apple is highlighted by Musk's past comments labeling Apple as a "graveyard" for those who cannot succeed at Tesla [10]. Group 3: Market Dynamics - The App Store currently features a predominance of ChatGPT advertisements, with other generative AI applications appearing less frequently [3][11]. - Despite Musk's claims, some users have noted that the AI application rankings are not exclusively dominated by ChatGPT, indicating a more competitive landscape [14].