OpenAI explores legal options against Apple, Bloomberg News reports
OpenAI says Apple buried ChatGPT integration and failed to drive expected subscriptions, and lawyers are weighing a breach-of-contract notice.
- OpenAI is weighing legal action against Apple over a 'strained' partnership regarding ChatGPT integration in Siri and iOS, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The startup is considering sending a breach-of-contract letter.
- The 2024 partnership, which OpenAI expected to generate billions in subscription revenue, has underperformed as executives complain the ChatGPT integration is buried and hard to find. They describe the deal as a 'failure.'
- An unnamed OpenAI executive alleged the startup 'has done everything from a product perspective,' while Apple 'have not, and worse, they haven't even made an honest effort.' Tensions have mounted over OpenAI's recruiting of Apple engineers.
- Pending the conclusion of OpenAI's ongoing trial with Elon Musk, which entered closing arguments Thursday in Oakland, no immediate legal action is expected. OpenAI still hopes to resolve grievances outside of court.
- Historically, Apple has demonstrated a pattern of alienating partners: Google Maps was removed in 2012, and Flash was blocked from iOS in 2010. OpenAI's hardware ambitions, led by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, further complicate the relationship.
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Apple and OpenAI have been in a partnership since the launch of iOS 18 in 2024, with ChatGPT being the only AI tool integrated with Siri. However, that may not have been good enough for the “main AI lab,” which is reportedly considering legal action against the iPhone maker. Apple’s relationship with OpenAI has been strained as the startup hasn’t seen the benefits it hoped for from their deal. Because of this, OpenAI’s lawyers are working with a…
OpenAI weighs legal action over Apple’s ChatGPT‑powered Siri
OpenAI’s Siri alliance frays over money and control. OpenAI is exploring legal options against Apple over their two‑year‑old deal to weave ChatGPT into Siri and iOS, amid frustration that the integration has failed to deliver the subscriber growth and commercial…
Now that the ChatGPT integration into the Apple chatbot Siri is not delivering the desired results, ChatGPT owner OpenAI is considering legal action against Apple. An external law firm is exploring options, reports news agency Bloomberg, including a claim of breach of contract as a first step towards a potential lawsuit.
OpenAI would be considering a legal action against Apple after cooling up the partnership on ChatGPT. What broke and why did it break up?
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