Elon Musk Takes Aim at Apple Over App Store: 'Are You Playing Politics?'
Main Idea
Elon Musk accuses Apple of favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT over his AI services, Grok and X, in the App Store's 'Must Have' section, suggesting potential political bias.
Key Points
1. Elon Musk criticized Apple for not including X or Grok in the App Store's 'Must Have' section despite their high rankings (X as #1 news app, Grok as #5 among all apps).
2. Musk questioned Apple's motives, asking if the exclusion was politically motivated, and demanded an explanation.
3. The dispute highlights concerns about Apple's control over the App Store and potential anti-competitive behavior favoring certain partners like OpenAI.
4. Legal experts suggest Musk would need to prove Apple's actions were anti-competitive rather than based on product quality or marketing decisions.
5. Critics argue that Apple's curation could unfairly influence competition in the AI sector by limiting visibility for rival services.
Description
The billionaire says Apple’s curated lists sideline Grok and X despite their top rankings in the App Store.
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