X Corp and its AI unit SpaceXAI move to dismiss their antitrust lawsuit against Apple, after filing a request to remove Apple from the case. Multiple outlets report the filings provide limited detail and do not clearly state whether the step reflects a settlement or a decision that the claims should be dropped.
The lawsuit, filed last year, accuses Apple of using App Store practices to suppress or disadvantage rival AI services and of favoring competitors—specifically alleging that Apple’s integration of ChatGPT tipped outcomes against xAI’s apps. Outlets also note that OpenAI remains a defendant and that X Corp and SpaceXAI plan to continue pursuing claims involving OpenAI.
Reporting differs mainly on emphasis: some outlets highlight that Apple is being dropped from the matter while others focus on what the court filing does not explain, including the lack of stated reasons and the absence of clear confirmation of any settlement. One outlet also notes questions remain about why the move is occurring, while another points to the broader context of App Store competition allegations.
