Apple’s annual event for software developers, WWDC 2024, created quite a stir in the tech community. The company unveiled a brand-new artificial intelligence system called “Apple Intelligence,” which will bring powerful AI capabilities to iPhones, iPads, and Macs. But that’s not all – Apple also announced that its virtual assistant, Siri, will now integrate with ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot from OpenAI.
This move by Apple didn’t sit well with Elon Musk, the tech billionaire known for his bold statements. Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) and threatened to ban iPhones at all his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X. He cited privacy concerns, claiming that integrating ChatGPT into Apple’s devices violates security.
Musk’s tweet ignited a flurry of reactions on X. Some users speculated that he might plan to launch his own iPhone rival, perhaps an “XPhone.” This speculation gained momentum when Ming-Chi Kuo, a renowned Apple analyst, tweeted a curious response.
Kuo wondered if Musk would still have security concerns if Apple devices supported “Grok,” Musk’s own AI model integrated into X for paid users. This raised questions about whether Musk’s objections were more about competition than actual security concerns. And it weighs even more looking at the billionaire tech moghul’s controversial equation with OpenAI.
The internet quickly became a battleground of opinions, with some supporting Musk’s stance and others defending Apple’s move. Amidst the debate, one thing became clear: the tech giants’ race to integrate AI into their products is heating up, and the lines between innovation and security concerns are blurring.
In midst of the overflow of opinions on X, popular tech Youtuber Marques Brownlie replied to Elon Musk’s reply to his tweet about what Apple CEO Tim Cook told him. Here’s what he said-
It claims that Apple users can choose not send their data to OpenAI. It will always ask for “explicit user permission” before sharing anything with the ChatGPT maker.
As the scope of the OpenAI-Apple alliance becomes clearer, it adds fuel to the raging fire ignited by Elon Musk’s threats and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s provocative response. The battle lines are drawn, and the AI arms race among tech titans shows no signs of slowing down, setting the stage for an epic rivalry around innovation, security concerns, and much more.
Elon Musk and OpenAI have a history, and that tells something
Elon Musk’s relationship with OpenAI, which he co-founded, has soured over disagreements about its direction. He accuses the company of prioritizing profits over its original mission, leading to a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman. OpenAI denies these claims. Musk also had a public spat with Apple and CEO Tim Cook regarding App Store fees, though they later met to resolve the issue. Despite these tensions, Musk continues to be a prominent figure in the tech world, with his companies Tesla and SpaceX pushing boundaries in their respective industries.
While it may be true that he is extremely worried about privacy violation, his sour relationship with OpenAI is seemingly adding more fuel to his reactions. Here are some of his tweets that we found funny-
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