Apple has responded to Elon Musk's allegations! Said 'App Store is completely fair'..
Elon Musk recently made a big allegation against Apple. This allegation was regarding the App Store ranking of GrokAI. Musk has accused Apple of discriminating on its platform and giving more preference to OpenAI's ChatGPT, while its own apps X and Grok are being pushed back. However, Apple has completely rejected all these allegations.
What did Apple say?
Apple has clearly stated in a statement that its App Store is fair and unbiased. The company says that its platform has been designed in such a way that it is safe and easy for users to find apps, and developers also get equal opportunities to move forward. Apple also said that it works closely with different companies so that apps can be accessible to everyone.
Elon Musk's direct accusation
Musk attacked Apple on the social media platform X, saying that Apple has deliberately created an environment where no other AI company except OpenAI can come in at number 1. He also claimed that despite his app X being at the top of the news category, Grok received several major updates, including making Grok 4 free for all users, yet that chatbot came fifth in the overall list and only second in the productivity category.
Elon Musk targeted ChatGPT.
Apart from this, ChatGPT has maintained its number 1 position on the App Store, which further strengthens Musk's allegations. Musk says that ChatGPT has gained this popularity not due to its hard work, but due to Apple's support. He believes that Apple has integrated OpenAI's technology directly into Siri and writing tools in its Apple Intelligence program, which has given ChatGPT a big advantage.
What is the real reason behind this controversy?
This controversy is not just limited to app rankings, but it is also a matter of market control and competition between tech companies. Musk believes that Apple is taking advantage of its platform to promote its favorite partner, causing harm to other companies. This kind of allegation has been leveled against Apple many times before.
Given the seriousness of the matter, Musk has also threatened legal action, although no case has been filed yet. This is not the first time Apple has faced such allegations. Apple is also facing legal cases with companies ranging from the US Justice Department to Epic Games, where questions have been raised about the company's App Store rules.
ChatGPT, Grok, and other AI companies are competing with each other to stay ahead in future technology. In such a situation, which app will appear first on a big platform like the App Store it directly affects their reach and success.
A look at the App Store rankings
The table below will help you understand the ranking of apps in the AI category. This ranking is just an estimate based on the facts given in the news.
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