The escalating public conflict between two titans of the tech industry, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, has unfolded on social media. Musk claims that Apple is favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT over his Grok application, a statement he considers a potential violation of antitrust laws that might lead to immediate legal action.

Despite claims to the contrary, Apple and OpenAI entered a partnership in mid-2024, and there is no proof of any suppression of Musk’s application.

Altman responded sharply, suggesting Musk’s previous actions in manipulating X’s algorithms are to blame for any perceived bias. He commented on Musk’s credibility, labeling him a liar in a tweet: “Scam Altman lies as easily as he breathes.”

This spat is a continuation of a rivalry that has its roots in their joint founding of OpenAI, which aimed at ensuring AI benefits society as a whole. However, the context shifted following OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit model, which Musk opposed.

In a turn of events, both leaders are now referencing the outputs of their respective chatbots to support their claims, causing a further spectacle in their ongoing feud. Musk even proclaimed the output of Altman’s bot favored him, raising eyebrows on both sides.