Elon Musk to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings
Aug 12, 2025
Sources: https://www.theverge.com/news/757941/elon-musk-xai-apple-lawsuit-app-store, The Verge AI
Elon Musk to Sue Apple Over App Store Rankings
Elon Musk's xAI plans to sue Apple, alleging manipulation of App Store rankings to favor rival AI applications.
Elon Musk announced that his artificial intelligence company, xAI, will initiate legal action against Apple. Musk claims that Apple is manipulating its App Store rankings to benefit competing AI apps. In a series of posts on X, Musk accused Apple of ‘playing politics’ by not promoting xAI’s offerings adequately. This lawsuit could have significant implications for the App Store’s operational practices.