Elon Musk says he’s suing Apple for rigging App Store rankings

Elon Musk, the CEO of xAI, has threatened to take legal action against Apple for allegedly manipulating the App Store rankings to favor rival AI apps, particularly OpenAI's ChatGPT. Musk claims that Apple's practices make it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach the top of the App Store rankings, which he sees as an antitrust violation. However, Musk has provided no concrete evidence to support his claims, and it's unclear if he has actually filed the lawsuit. Meanwhile, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded by sharing reports that suggest Musk has a history of manipulating his own platform, X (formerly Twitter), to boost his own posts. The tension between Musk, Apple, and OpenAI is not new, as Musk was an early founder of OpenAI and has previously targeted the company through lawsuits and buyout offers. This latest dispute highlights the ongoing competition and conflict within the AI industry.