Ian Miles Cheong: X hasn't released many new features since Elon delegated operations to others.
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Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 2:09 am ET1min read
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X, a social media platform owned by Musk, has faced criticism for its lack of new features since Elon delegated operations to others. Grok, an AI chatbot owned by Musk's startup xAI, has been ranked 5th among all apps, but Apple has not included it in its top recommendations [1]. Musk accused Apple of playing politics and behaving in a manner that hinders AI companies from reaching the top of the App Store.
Apple has defended its practices, stating that its App Store is designed to be fair and unbiased. The company uses objective criteria and expert curation to select apps for its top lists [1]. However, Musk's allegations have added to the growing list of antitrust complaints against Apple. The company has faced fines and legal challenges from the EU and Epic Games in recent years [1].
Meanwhile, xAI has seen some internal changes. Co-founder Igor Babuschkin announced his departure from the company, highlighting the challenges faced by Musk's AI startup [2]. The company is also preparing for a significant update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, with a new 10x parameter model expected to be released by the end of September [3]. This update aims to improve safety and comfort by adding features like pothole avoidance and better parking lot navigation.
The legal battle between Musk and Apple, along with the ongoing antitrust investigations, could have significant implications for the tech industry. As the war over AI app promotions intensifies, investors and financial professionals should closely monitor the developments.
References:
[1] https://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/2025/08/13/elon-musk-says-he-plans-to-sue-apple-for-not-featuring-x-grok-among-its-top-apps/
[2] https://startupnews.fyi/2025/08/14/co-founder-of-elon-musks-xai-departs-the-company/
[3] https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2999/tesla-fsds-10x-parameter-update-many-new-features-release-in-september
Ian Miles Cheong: X hasn't released many new features since Elon delegated operations to others.
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced plans to sue Apple for not featuring X and its Grok artificial intelligence chatbot app in the App Store's top recommended apps. Musk made the revelation on X, stating that the company's refusal to promote these apps is an "unequivocal antitrust violation" [1]. This move comes amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny of Apple's App Store practices.X, a social media platform owned by Musk, has faced criticism for its lack of new features since Elon delegated operations to others. Grok, an AI chatbot owned by Musk's startup xAI, has been ranked 5th among all apps, but Apple has not included it in its top recommendations [1]. Musk accused Apple of playing politics and behaving in a manner that hinders AI companies from reaching the top of the App Store.
Apple has defended its practices, stating that its App Store is designed to be fair and unbiased. The company uses objective criteria and expert curation to select apps for its top lists [1]. However, Musk's allegations have added to the growing list of antitrust complaints against Apple. The company has faced fines and legal challenges from the EU and Epic Games in recent years [1].
Meanwhile, xAI has seen some internal changes. Co-founder Igor Babuschkin announced his departure from the company, highlighting the challenges faced by Musk's AI startup [2]. The company is also preparing for a significant update to its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, with a new 10x parameter model expected to be released by the end of September [3]. This update aims to improve safety and comfort by adding features like pothole avoidance and better parking lot navigation.
The legal battle between Musk and Apple, along with the ongoing antitrust investigations, could have significant implications for the tech industry. As the war over AI app promotions intensifies, investors and financial professionals should closely monitor the developments.
References:
[1] https://www.dallasnews.com/business/technology/2025/08/13/elon-musk-says-he-plans-to-sue-apple-for-not-featuring-x-grok-among-its-top-apps/
[2] https://startupnews.fyi/2025/08/14/co-founder-of-elon-musks-xai-departs-the-company/
[3] https://www.notateslaapp.com/news/2999/tesla-fsds-10x-parameter-update-many-new-features-release-in-september
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