Elon Musk Accuses Apple of Anti-Competitive Practices
Elon Musk has publicly accused Apple of anti-competitive behavior regarding app rankings on the App Store, particularly concerning his Grok AI app. Despite increasing downloads following the release of xAI’s latest Grok 4 model and related AI tools, Musk claims Apple is deliberately limiting the app's promotion to favor competitors.
Musk's Allegations and Apple's Response
Musk asserted, “Apple’s conduct prevents any AI company other than OpenAI from reaching the top spot in the App Store, which constitutes a clear violation of antitrust laws. xAI is prepared to take immediate legal action.” However, this claim has been challenged, as several AI applications like Perplexity, DeepSeek, and Meta AI have previously achieved number-one rankings, indicating no blanket restriction by Apple.
Continued Criticism and Industry Reactions
Throughout the day, Musk continued to criticize Apple, suggesting that the company’s actions are designed to stifle competition in favor of OpenAI. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded by questioning Musk’s allegations, referencing Musk’s own tactics to influence social med...