Elon Musk Podcast Elon Musk Suing Apple because Grok isn't #1
Aug 13, 2025
Elon Musk is gearing up for a legal showdown with Apple, claiming they unfairly manipulated App Store rankings. The spotlight is on his AI chatbot, Grok, which he believes was sidelined. The conversation delves into the cutthroat world of AI apps, examining how these rankings can impact success. Listeners will be intrigued by the potential antitrust implications of such corporate maneuvers.
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Musk Alleges App Store Manipulation
- Elon Musk claims Apple manually demoted Grok despite rising downloads and engagement.
- He frames it as alleged self-preferencing and potential antitrust behavior needing legal action.
Preparing An Antitrust Case
- XAI's legal team is reportedly preparing a US antitrust complaint centered on self-preferencing.
- The case would target App Store discovery and ranking algorithms as market gatekeepers.
Developer Story About Rapid App Analytics
- The host recounts building and publishing small apps and seeing analytics update within minutes.
- He uses a humorous example, his old "Justin Bieber Farter" app, to illustrate early traction dynamics.