Elon Musk and xAI are suing Apple and OpenAI because Grok isn't topping the app charts

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI is suing Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of conspiring to prevent rival AI companies from gaining fair access to the App Store. xAI alleges that Apple's exclusive deal with OpenAI has led to the suppression of xAI's products on the App Store. The lawsuit comes after Musk's previous threats of legal action over similar accusations. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has responded, suggesting that the lawsuit is consistent with Musk's "ongoing pattern of harassment." The lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of Texas Fort Worth Division, a court known for its conservative leanings, a practice some refer to as "judge shopping." While Apple has integrated OpenAI's ChatGPT into its products, rival AI apps like DeepSeek and Perplexity have also seen success on the App Store since the partnership began. The outcome of this lawsuit remains to be seen, as the allegations of anti-competitive practices are yet to be fully substantiated.