Musk accuses Apple of antitrust violation in favor of OpenAI.

Elon Musk has accused Apple of engaging in antitrust behavior by making it impossible for any AI company except OpenAI to reach the top spot in the app store. Musk claims that Apple's actions violate antitrust laws and prevent other companies from competing fairly.

Apple's ongoing efforts to revamp its voice assistant, Siri, are gaining momentum as the company prepares for a significant overhaul in 2026. The company is actively collaborating with developers to ensure their apps are ready for the next-generation Siri, which promises deeper contextual understanding and more seamless control over device functions [1]. This push comes amid broader delays in Siri’s AI enhancements, now slated for 2026, as Apple refines its Apple Intelligence features to compete with rivals like Google and OpenAI [1].

The preparation involves Apple’s new App Intents framework, designed to allow Siri to interact more intelligently with third-party applications. Developers are being encouraged to update their apps to support these intents, enabling Siri to perform actions like booking rides or ordering food without opening the app manually [1]. This integration is expected to debut alongside major Siri updates, potentially transforming how users interact with their iPhones through voice commands alone.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk has accused Apple of engaging in antitrust behavior by making it impossible for any AI company except OpenAI to reach the top spot in the app store. Musk claims that Apple's actions violate antitrust laws and prevent other companies from competing fairly. While Apple has not directly addressed these allegations, the company's focus on Siri integrations and Apple Intelligence features could be seen as a strategic move to maintain its competitive edge in the voice assistant market [2].

The Ninth Circuit's unanimous opinion in the Epic v. Google case, where a jury found that Google's Play Store and payment system violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act, highlights the ongoing debate around antitrust issues in the tech industry. The court's decision to uphold the injunction requiring Google to open its Android ecosystem to greater competition underscores the legal and regulatory scrutiny tech giants face [2]. As Apple continues to refine its AI features and integrate third-party apps, investors and financial professionals should closely monitor these developments, as they could have significant implications for the company's competitive position and regulatory environment.

References:
[1] https://www.webpronews.com/apple-accelerates-siri-revamp-with-developer-app-integrations/
[2] https://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/antitrust-eu-competition/1663452/ninth-circuit-upholds-jury-verdict-against-and-remedies-imposed-upon-google-in-epic-games-monopolization-antitrust-suit