Elon Musk Says Apple Is Rigging the App Store for ChatGPT

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Twitter, has accused Apple of an "unequivocal antitrust violation" regarding its App Store policies. Musk claims that Apple is rigging the App Store to favor ChatGPT, a rival AI chatbot, over his own AI products. He has threatened immediate legal action against the tech giant. The dispute centers around allegations that Apple is using its dominant position in the App Store to unfairly restrict or delay the approval of Musk's AI-powered applications, while granting preferential treatment to ChatGPT, which is developed by OpenAI, a company in which Apple has invested. Musk argues that these actions by Apple constitute an abuse of its market power and violate antitrust laws. He has vowed to take legal action if Apple does not address his concerns, raising the possibility of a high-profile legal battle between the two tech giants. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions between tech companies and the challenges faced by smaller players in navigating the complex and sometimes contentious landscape of digital platforms and app stores.