Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has filed an antitrust lawsuit in Texas against Apple and OpenAI, alleging that the App Store unfairly promotes ChatGPT and discriminates against Musk’s platforms, including X and the Grok AI chatbot.
- xAI claims Apple’s App Store rankings favor OpenAI’s ChatGPT over competing AI apps, constituting an antitrust violation.
- The lawsuit was filed in a Texas court, reflecting escalating tensions between Musk, Apple, and OpenAI.
- Grok currently ranks fifth overall in the App Store, while X is the top news app, yet both are excluded from the “Must Have” section.
- Apple responded, asserting that App Store curation relies on expert algorithmic recommendations and is “fair and free of bias.”
- The legal action adds to Musk's growing disputes, including his longer-standing lawsuit against OpenAI over its profit model. A trial is scheduled for Spring 2026 despite attempts to dismiss the case. [oai_citation:0‡theverge.com](https://www.theverge.com/news/757941/elon-musk-xai-apple-lawsuit-app-store?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Relevant Companies
- Apple ($AAPL) – Named defendant in the lawsuit, central to App Store ranking policies.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
