Elon Musk Sues Apple Over Alleged App Store Favoritism

According to the latest news, Elon Musk's companies X and Xai have filed a lawsuit against tech giant Apple, alleging that the company has unfairly favored its own artificial intelligence (AI) venture, OpenAI, in the App Store. While the reporter, Dana Hull, isn't convinced it's a matter of collusion, she notes that ChatGPT, OpenAI's popular chatbot, has gained significant traction compared to Musk's own Grok AI.

The article also delves into Musk's past attempts to partner with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to purchase OpenAI, a deal that was ultimately rejected by the AI company. This revelation comes as a surprise, given the long-standing feud between the two tech billionaires, who were once rumored to be involved in a cage fight.

Lastly, the report focuses on Ani, Musk's new "digital companion" available to paid subscribers on his platform. Described as a suggestively dressed anime-style avatar, Ani is meant to "spice up the user experience." The reporter believes this move could align with Musk's idea of "unregretted user minutes," as users who develop a relationship with an online avatar may find themselves spending more time on the platform.