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OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned

According to Bloomberg, OpenAI has enlisted an outside law firm to work through its options.

OpenAI is reportedly preparing legal action against Apple; it wouldn't be the first partner to feel burned

TL;DR

  • OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple over a failed ChatGPT integration.
  • OpenAI expected the integration to drive significant new subscriptions and prominence, but found the features buried and revenue projections unmet.
  • Apple also has concerns about OpenAI's privacy standards and its push into hardware.
  • This situation is similar to past conflicts Apple has had with partners like Google Maps and Adobe.
  • Google is now Apple's AI infrastructure partner, powering Apple Intelligence.
  • OpenAI is also currently involved in a lawsuit with Elon Musk and has navigated tensions with Microsoft.