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⚖️ Elon Musk Just Declared War on Apple & OpenAI
PLUS: Apple in talks with Google over Siri 🤝
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August 26, 2025
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⚖️ Musk sues Apple and OpenAI
🤝 Apple in talks with Google over Siri
🧠 Elon Musk Launches Macrohard to Rival Microsoft
🤖 Nvidia Drops New AI Models for Smarter Robots
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MUSK VS APPLE & OPENAI
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Elon Musk just took his AI war to the courts. His company xAI has filed a lawsuit accusing Apple and OpenAI of colluding to shut out competition in the AI chatbot and app ecosystem.
The Details:
xAI alleges Apple downranks rivals like Grok in favor of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store.
Musk says Apple’s integration of ChatGPT “locks out” other AI models from top ranks.
The lawsuit accuses both firms of trying to monopolize smartphones and AI software.
OpenAI responded by calling it part of Musk’s “ongoing harassment” campaign.
Apple hasn’t commented, but users noted that non-OpenAI apps also top rankings.
Why it matters:
This could become a defining antitrust case for the AI era. If Musk succeeds, it may reshape how Big Tech integrates AI into devices — or expose how deep the power plays really go.
APPLE
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Apple is in talks with Google to bring Gemini AI into Siri, signaling a major shift in its strategy to catch up in the AI assistant race.
The Details:
Apple is considering a major partnership with Google to integrate Gemini into a revamped Siri
Internal pressure is growing as users criticize Siri’s outdated responses and poor contextual memory.
Apple has also spoken with OpenAI and Anthropic, but Gemini is currently the frontrunner.
Google is already training a Gemini model optimized for Apple’s servers and architecture.
A final decision is expected in a few weeks—but this could redefine how Siri works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Why it matters:
This could be Apple’s biggest AI shift ever. Letting a rival power its core user experience suggests urgency — and a big bet on partnerships over proprietary innovation. Siri might finally become useful again.
MACROHARD
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Elon Musk just launched a new AI startup with a name that mocks Big Tech and a vision that might upend it. Macrohard is xAI’s next moonshot — an AI-native company built without humans.
The Details:
Macrohard aims to replicate Microsoft’s software empire using fully autonomous AI agents: coders, designers, QA, and support.
It’ll run on xAI’s Memphis Colossus supercomputer, capable of coordinating thousands of Grok-powered agents.
xAI has legally filed the “Macrohard” name, covering productivity software and AI tools.
The name itself taunts Redmond, and reflects Musk’s criticism of Microsoft’s AI dominance.
Musk claims it will operate without traditional human staff, reducing costs and speeding development
Why it matters:
If successful, Macrohard could redefine how software companies operate — with zero traditional staff and full AI control. It’s a radical bet on the future of AI-native businesses, and a direct shot at Big Tech’s most powerful player.
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AI & TECH NEWS
GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke is resigning as Microsoft folds the platform into its CoreAI team, ending its semi-independent run since the $7.5B acquisition. No new CEO will be appointed. Dohmke stays until year-end, hinting at a future startup that could rival Microsoft’s AI push.
Nvidia unveiled Cosmos Reason, a 7B vision-language model that understands physics and plans robot actions, plus Cosmos Transfer-2 for generating training data from 3D simulations. Updates include enhanced CARLA simulations, new Omniverse tools, and powerful RTX Pro Blackwell and DGX Cloud servers.
Anthropic has transformed Claude into a context-aware AI partner with four new features: chat history search, profile preferences, project instructions, and custom styles. The update targets enterprise users, aiming to rival ChatGPT with a more adaptive, consistent AI experience.
xAI has made Grok 4, its latest AI model, free for all users globally, keeping Grok 4 Heavy for premium tiers. It offers Auto and Expert modes for flexible reasoning. Musk says ads will soon appear to cover GPU costs, as xAI also expands into AI video with Grok Imagine in the US.
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