Musk's X Corp and SpaceX AI withdraw antitrust case against Apple

X Corp and SpaceX AI have withdrawn an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, ending a dispute over the tech giant's alleged preference for OpenAI's ChatGPT in its services. The companies had contended that Apple was engaging in anticompetitive conduct by favoring the Microsoft-backed ChatGPT over rival AI chatbot offerings.

The precise reasons for the withdrawal remain unclear. Such dismissals often follow settlement negotiations or when parties determine the legal case presents insufficient grounds to proceed.

The case represented part of a broader regulatory scrutiny facing major technology companies over their market practices and control of digital platforms. Apple's integration of AI services into its ecosystem has drawn attention from competitors and regulators examining whether such arrangements disadvantage alternative providers.

The withdrawal signals a conclusion to this particular legal challenge, though questions surrounding fair competition in artificial intelligence markets continue to draw regulatory attention globally. Similar concerns about preferential treatment in AI integrations have been raised in various jurisdictions as the sector expands rapidly.