Edith Hejberg
Tensions are running high in the AI world as ChatGPT appears to mock Elon Musk’s chatbot, Grok.
The jab comes amid a heated rivalry between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, sparked by Musk’s accusations that Apple is unfairly favoring OpenAI on its App Store.
Musk Threatens Legal Action Against Apple
In a fiery post on X, Elon Musk accused Apple of creating conditions that prevent any AI company besides OpenAI from reaching the top of the App Store charts.
He called it “an unequivocal antitrust violation” and promised that his company, xAI, would take “immediate legal action.”
Sam Altman Fires Back at Musk’s Claims
OpenAI’s Sam Altman didn’t mince words. He labeled Musk’s accusations “remarkable” and countered by accusing Musk of manipulating X’s algorithm to boost his own ventures and harm competitors.
The war of words escalated quickly from there.
The Public Clash Gets Personal
Musk hit back by calling Altman a “liar” and bragging that his tweet had already drawn 3 million views.
Altman then challenged Musk directly, asking if he’d sign an affidavit swearing he never interfered with X’s algorithm for personal gain.
Grok Turns on Its Creator
In a surprising twist, Musk’s own AI chatbot, Grok, appeared to side with Altman. When asked who was in the right, Grok replied: “Based on verified evidence, Sam Altman is right,” citing other AI apps that have topped the charts and Musk’s alleged past manipulation of X.
ChatGPT Trolls Musk With ‘Good Bot’ Post
Seizing the opportunity, the ChatGPT X account shared Grok’s response and simply commented, “good bot.” The move was seen as a cheeky but calculated jab at Musk, reinforcing Altman’s argument with help from Musk’s own technology.
Musk Tries to Reclaim the Narrative
Musk didn’t let it go. He later shared a screenshot of his own interaction with ChatGPT, in which he asked who was more trustworthy, himself or Altman.
ChatGPT’s answer? “Elon Musk.” It was a moment Musk clearly wanted to highlight.
Apple Responds to Antitrust Accusations
Caught in the crossfire, Apple issued a rare public statement. The tech giant firmly denied Musk’s accusations, stating the App Store is “fair and free of bias.”
Apple added that its app rankings are driven by objective criteria, not favoritism.
A History of Grievances
Grok’s criticism of Musk wasn’t limited to the App Store issue. The chatbot cited 2023 reports and ongoing investigations into Musk’s alleged influence over X’s algorithm.
The implication: Musk’s antitrust accusations might be a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
The AI Cold War Heats Up
What started as a dispute over app rankings has turned into a full-scale public feud between two of the biggest names in AI.
As ChatGPT, Grok, and X all get dragged into the battle, the line between tech innovation and personal rivalry continues to blur.
