X Corp. and SpaceXAI Drop Apple Antitrust Case, Leaving OpenAI Claims Intact

Apple is no longer a defendant in X Corp. and SpaceXAI’s antitrust challenge to ChatGPT’s role in Apple Intelligence. The companies filed to dismiss their Apple claims in Texas federal court on September 14, while saying they will continue pursuing related claims against OpenAI.

The filing ends the Apple portion of a case that accused the iPhone maker of unlawfully monopolizing smartphone and generative-AI chatbot markets. It also means the court will not decide whether Apple’s challenged conduct violated U.S. antitrust law in this case.

The case challenged Apple’s route to AI distribution

The original complaint alleged that Apple made ChatGPT the sole AI chatbot integrated into Apple Intelligence. X Corp. and SpaceXAI argued that arrangement gave OpenAI an anticompetitive advantage and put rivals including Grok at a disadvantage.

The plaintiffs also alleged that the integration restricted other AI developers’ access to Apple’s hardware ecosystem. Separately, they accused Apple of manipulating App Store search rankings to favor ChatGPT and reduce the visibility of competing AI products, including Grok. Those assertions were allegations in the lawsuit, not court findings.

Apple and OpenAI had both sought dismissal after the lawsuit was filed. A federal judge denied those motions on November 13, 2025, allowing the case to proceed before the plaintiffs withdrew the claims against Apple.

The reason for Apple’s exit remains private

The public filing did not explain why X Corp. and SpaceXAI withdrew their Apple claims or confirm whether the parties reached a private settlement. It also disclosed no financial terms or liability admissions, leaving the basis for the resolution unclear.

OpenAI remains in the dispute

OpenAI was also a defendant in the broader lawsuit. X Corp. and SpaceXAI said they intend to continue pursuing related claims against the ChatGPT maker, so the dismissal narrows the fight rather than ending it entirely. Whether those remaining claims will produce a court decision on the alleged competitive effects of the arrangement remains unresolved.