Elon Musk Response to Apple’s Integration of OpenAI

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of social media company X, expressed strong opposition to Apple’s potential integration of OpenAI at the operating system level.

In a post on his social media platform X, Musk stated that if Apple proceeded with this integration, he would ban Apple devices from his companies, citing it as an “unacceptable security violation.”

Elon Musk’s Concerns:

Musk emphasized his concerns about security and privacy, asserting that such integration would pose a significant threat.

He proposed storing visitors’ Apple devices in a Faraday cage at the door to prevent potential security breaches.

Apple’s Partnership with OpenAI:

Earlier that day, Apple announced several AI features across its apps and platforms and partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT technology to its devices.

While Apple highlighted its commitment to privacy-centric AI development, Musk criticized the move, questioning Apple’s decision to rely on OpenAI for AI capabilities instead of developing its own.

Industry Response:

Industry analysts, such as Ben Bajarin, CEO of consulting firm Creative Strategies, viewed Musk’s reaction as unlikely to be followed by others.

Bajarin explained that Apple aims to educate users about the security measures associated with private cloud computing and data anonymization.

Elon Musk’s Legal Battle with OpenAI:

Musk’s skepticism toward OpenAI is not new. He sued the organization and its CEO, Sam Altman, earlier in the year, alleging that they deviated from the startup’s original mission of developing AI for the benefit of humanity. Musk has also launched his startup, xAI, to compete with OpenAI and develop an alternative to ChatGPT.

xAI’s Valuation and Funding:

Musk’s startup, xAI, has gained significant traction. In its last funding round, it was valued at $24 billion. The company raised $6 billion in series B funding, positioning itself as a formidable competitor to OpenAI.