Apple(US:AAPL) Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-08-26 23:20Group 1 - Elon Musk's xAI and social media platform X have filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, alleging collusion to maintain a monopoly in the smartphone and generative AI markets, seeking billions in damages and an injunction [1][2] - The lawsuit claims that Apple's exclusive arrangement with OpenAI makes ChatGPT the only generative AI chatbot integrated into iPhones, thereby locking out competitors like xAI from the market [1][2] - The lawsuit follows the release of the latest version of xAI's chatbot Grok, and Musk's previous claims about its performance in the App Store, which he later criticized after it failed to achieve top download rankings [1] Group 2 - The lawsuit against Apple mirrors similar accusations made by the U.S. Department of Justice, which has previously charged Apple with using its power in the app publishing space to stifle innovation [2] - xAI, founded less than two years ago, is in fierce competition with OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft; Musk's previous attempt to acquire OpenAI for $97.4 billion was rejected [2] - Legal experts suggest that Apple's dominant position in the smartphone market may lend credibility to Musk's claims, although Apple argues that its partnership with OpenAI is a legitimate business decision [3]