Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI filed a lawsuit against Apple and ChatGPT maker OpenAI in US federal court in Texas on Monday, accusing them of conspiring to block competition in AI markets.

The lawsuit alleged that Apple and OpenAI “locked up markets to maintain their monopolies and prevent innovators like X and xAI from competing.” Apple’s partnership with OpenAI integrates ChatGPT into iPhones, iPads and Macs.

“If not for its exclusive deal with OpenAI, Apple would have no reason to refrain from more prominently featuring the X app and the Grok app in its App Store,” the lawsuit said. xAI said it is seeking billions of dollars in damages.

“This latest filing is consistent with Mr. Musk's ongoing pattern of harassment,” an OpenAI spokesperson said. Apple did not immedi

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