OpenAI argues Apple ChatGPT deal does not shut out AI rivals
OpenAI is asking a US federal judge to dismiss antitrust claims filed by Elon Musk’s X Corp., asserting that its partnership with Apple to integrate ChatGPT into iPhones does not exclude competing AI developers from the market. In filings reported by MLex on November 4, OpenAI argued that no reasonable jury would find the agreement exclusive, noting that rivals like X remain free to negotiate…
Key points
- OpenAI seeks summary judgment to dismiss X Corp.'s antitrust claims regarding the Apple partnership.
- OpenAI argues rivals can still negotiate with Apple or use the App Store, so the deal is not exclusive.
- X Corp. withdrew claims against Apple in September 2026 but continues suing OpenAI for alleged monopolization.
The dispute stems from a lawsuit filed in August 2025, where X Corp. and Musk’s AI business alleged that the Apple-OpenAI partnership unlawfully restricted competition in smartphone and generative AI markets. They claimed the integration gave OpenAI preferential access to iPhone users, disadvantaging rivals like Grok. In September 2026, Musk’s companies dropped their claims against Apple but continued the case against OpenAI. OpenAI counters that X’s own public statements about its competitive strengths undermine the claim that the Apple deal significantly impaired its ability to compete. X rejected this in an October 21 filing, arguing the evidence supports a jury finding of an exclusionary arrangement under the Sherman Act.
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OpenAI Says Apple ChatGPT Deal Doesn’t Shut Out AI Rivals
pymnts.com · 4 November 2026
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