Elon Musk, the tech giant, expressed strong dissatisfaction today on the X platform regarding Apple and Google's deep collaboration in the AI field. In response to Google's announcement that its Gemini technology will provide underlying support for Apple's Siri and basic models, Musk directly criticized the move as "unreasonable concentration of power."
Musk believes that Google has already controlled two major traffic entry points: the Android operating system and the Chrome browser. Now, extending its reach into the Apple ecosystem, this partnership will further consolidate Google's monopolistic position in the technology sector. Currently, Musk's company xAI is suing Apple and OpenAI, accusing them of exclusive collaborations that hinder fair competition for third-party AIs like Grok in the app store.
Although the court previously rejected Apple and OpenAI's request to dismiss the case, the case is still under review. However, Musk's comments have once again sparked public debate. Industry observers point out that Musk's criticism may have multiple layers of meaning: one is to build momentum for his previously hinted "self-developed brand phone" plan; the other could be a prelude to a new legal offensive against the "Apple-Google" alliance.
At present, Apple and Google have not made an official response to Musk's "concentration of power" argument. As AI technology becomes increasingly integrated with mobile terminals, the competition among major players has evolved from simple technological rivalry into a multi-dimensional commercial war involving antitrust issues and ecological exclusivity.
Key Points:
⚠️ Strong Criticism: Musk believes that Apple integrating Google's Gemini constitutes "unreasonable concentration of power," which would exacerbate the monopoly of big companies.
⚖️ Legal Conflict: Musk's xAI has already filed a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI for their exclusive cooperation, aiming to create competitive space for Grok.
📱 Strategic Intent: Analysts believe this could be a public relations setup for Musk's future launch of a self-developed phone or a new legal action.
