GoKawiilJudge orders Musk firms to disclose Apple deal in AI antitrust case
Federal Judge Mark Pittman is demanding X and SpaceX's AI unit turn over any agreement that led them to voluntarily drop antitrust claims against Apple, while continuing their suit against OpenAI. The original lawsuit alleged Apple and OpenAI colluded to suppress rival AI apps on the App Store after agreeing to integrate ChatGPT into Siri. OpenAI filed an emergency motion pushing for disclosure of the settlement terms, and Pittman has given the companies until noon on September 17 to respond.
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The judge's scrutiny suggests concern that a private settlement between Musk's companies and Apple could affect the fairness or transparency of the broader antitrust case still targeting OpenAI. Forcing disclosure of the terms could reveal whether Apple made concessions to end its part of the lawsuit, which may have implications for how courts and regulators view Big Tech's AI partnerships going forward.
- Judge Pittman ordered X and SpaceX's AI unit to disclose any settlement agreement with Apple.
- OpenAI filed an emergency motion to compel disclosure of the Apple deal's terms.
- The case's core claims against OpenAI over alleged App Store collusion remain active.
Source: 9to5mac.com — Marcus Mendes, 2026-09-16
Published there as: “Judge scrutinizes Musk’s move to drop Apple from antitrust lawsuit involving OpenAI”
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