Archive · 15 Sep 2026
X and SpaceXAI Resolve Apple Antitrust Claims, Continue OpenAI Lawsuit
Elon Musk’s companies X Corp and SpaceXAI sued Apple and OpenAI over competition in smartphones and AI chatbots.
They said Apple gave OpenAI’s ChatGPT special access in Apple Intelligence.
They argued this made it harder for other AI companies, including Musk’s companies, to compete.
X and SpaceXAI have now resolved their claims against Apple.
Their court filing did not say why the claims were dismissed or whether Apple paid a settlement.
They still plan to continue their claims against OpenAI.
OpenAI said it did not help make the agreement and does not know what it says.
A judge had already allowed the case to continue in November.
Apple and OpenAI both deny breaking the law.
X Corp and SpaceXAI moved to dismiss their antitrust claims against Apple, ending that portion of the lawsuit.
The lawsuit alleged Apple exclusively integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence and shut out competing services.
X and SpaceXAI said they will continue pursuing claims against OpenAI, which remains a defendant.
OpenAI said it was not involved in the agreement, did not know its terms, and asked X to disclose it.
A judge ruled in November that the case could proceed, while Apple and OpenAI denied wrongdoing.
- Who
- Elon Musk’s X Corp and SpaceXAI brought claims against Apple and OpenAI; Apple and OpenAI are the defendants.
- What
- X Corp and SpaceXAI resolved their claims against Apple but will continue pursuing claims against OpenAI.
- When
- The resolution was announced on Monday; a judge allowed the case to proceed in November, but the articles do not specify the years.
- Where
- The dispute was addressed in court filings; the specific court location is not stated.
- Why
- The lawsuit alleged that Apple and OpenAI unlawfully limited competition by integrating ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence and excluding rival AI services.
X Corp and SpaceXAI’s Allegations
Apple and OpenAI’s Defense
Competition and market access
X Corp and SpaceXAI’s Allegations
X Corp and SpaceXAI alleged that Apple and OpenAI coordinated to maintain monopolies and prevent rivals such as X and xAI from competing.
Apple and OpenAI’s Defense
Apple and OpenAI denied wrongdoing; Apple said its integration with OpenAI is not exclusive.
Effect of the agreement
X Corp and SpaceXAI’s Allegations
X Corp and SpaceXAI resolved their claims against Apple while retaining their claims against OpenAI.
Apple and OpenAI’s Defense
OpenAI said it was not involved in the agreement, did not know its terms, and requested access because the agreement could affect its defense.
- Parties resolving claims
- X Corp and SpaceXAI resolved their claims against Apple.
- Claims continuing
- X Corp and SpaceXAI said they will continue the case against OpenAI.
- Core allegation
- The lawsuit alleged Apple and OpenAI locked up smartphone and generative-AI chatbot markets.
- Apple integration
- The lawsuit claimed Apple exclusively integrated OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence features.
- OpenAI’s position
- OpenAI said it was not involved in the agreement and did not know its terms.
- OpenAI’s request
- OpenAI asked X to make the agreement available because it could affect the lawsuit and its defense.
- Court ruling
- A judge ruled in November that the case could move forward, a preliminary victory for Musk.
