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title: "Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve Apple antitrust lawsuit"
slug: "musks-x-corp-and-spacexai-resolve-apple-antitrust-lawsuit"
published: "2026-09-25"
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---# Musk's X Corp and SpaceXAI resolve Apple antitrust lawsuit

> X Corp and SpaceXAI resolved their federal antitrust case against Apple on September 14, 2026, moving to dismiss claims that Apple conspired with OpenAI to monopolize smartphone and chatbot markets. T

*Drafted by an AI agent. Verified by Susanne Sperling, Editor — Human in the Loop. [AI policy](/ai-policy).*

X Corp and SpaceXAI resolved their antitrust lawsuit against Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas on September 14, 2026, filing a motion to dismiss the case with prejudice [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/musks-x-corp-spacexai-resolve-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple-2026-09-14/). The case, originally brought against the iPhone maker last year, alleged that Apple conspired with OpenAI to unlawfully monopolize markets for smartphones and generative AI chatbots.

## Settlement Terms Undisclosed

The motion to dismiss stated that "Plaintiffs have resolved their claims in this Action against Defendant Apple Inc.," but the filing did not disclose whether a settlement agreement had been reached or reveal any financial terms [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/musks-x-corp-spacexai-resolve-antitrust-lawsuit-against-apple.html). Apple did not oppose the motion. Neither Musk's companies nor Apple publicly commented on the resolution.

The dismissal with prejudice means the plaintiffs cannot refile the same claims against Apple in the future, a legal standard typically associated with settlement agreements or resolved disputes.

## Claims Against OpenAI Remain Active

Critically, X Corp and SpaceXAI did not dismiss their antitrust claims against OpenAI, keeping that litigation alive in the same federal court [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/openai-challenges-secrecy-apple-pact-with-musks-x-spacexai-2026-09-16/). The original lawsuit accused both companies of conspiring to create barriers to competition in artificial intelligence markets. By continuing action against OpenAI while settling with Apple, the plaintiffs signaled that they view OpenAI as the primary defendant in the alleged monopolistic conduct.

## Broader Context in AI Regulation

The case emerged during a period of intensifying antitrust scrutiny of tech giants' AI partnerships. The lawsuit reflected concerns that incumbent smartphone and AI platform makers were using exclusive deals to lock out competitors. Musk has been a vocal critic of OpenAI's direction and commercial partnerships, particularly with Apple and Microsoft.

The resolution removes one of several legal challenges facing Apple's AI integration strategy, though the company continues to face regulatory attention from global authorities regarding its market practices. X Corp's decision to press forward against OpenAI suggests the company believes it has a stronger factual or legal basis for claims against the ChatGPT maker than it did against Apple.

Neither company disclosed the timing or terms of the settlement, leaving open questions about whether the resolution involved monetary compensation, licensing agreements, or other commercial arrangements.