OpenAI Stays in Antitrust Fight with Musk After Apple Settles ChatGPT Deal

Elon Musk has paused his public criticism of Apple after the company’s recent decision to allow ChatGPT to be installed on iOS devices. In a series of tweets last week, Musk accused Apple of stifling competition by refusing to support OpenAI’s flagship language model, calling the move a “strategic blunder.” Following a brief exchange with Apple’s chief technology officer, Musk said he would no longer target the tech giant in his social‑media outbursts, noting that the company’s new policy now permits third‑party AI apps on the App Store.

Despite the truce with Apple, Musk has continued to voice concerns about OpenAI’s business practices. He has highlighted the firm’s rapid growth, its high valuation, and its handling of user data, arguing that OpenAI’s “unregulated” approach could pose risks to consumers and the broader tech ecosystem. Musk’s comments come as OpenAI prepares to launch a new version of ChatGPT and as regulators in several countries begin to scrutinize AI companies’ data‑usage policies.

The shift in Musk’s focus underscores the evolving dynamics between major technology players and the emerging AI sector. While Apple’s decision to open its platform to ChatGPT may ease tensions, Musk’s ongoing scrutiny of OpenAI suggests that the debate over AI governance and corporate responsibility remains far from settled.