Elon Musk Accuses Apple of Antitrust Violations Over ChatGPT’s App Store Dominance

The rivalry between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has reached new heights as the success of OpenAI’s ChatGPT app sparks accusations of unfair advantage by Apple. Musk publicly claims that Apple is manipulating the App Store to prioritize ChatGPT, leaving competitors such as xAI and X (formerly Twitter) behind. He asserts this action constitutes an antitrust violation and threatens to pursue legal action. His claim, which has been met with a sharp retort from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, underscores the intense competition in the AI landscape. Elon Musk’s public accusations have drawn attention to the potential for favoritism within app store rankings.