XAI has brought a lawsuit against OpenAI and Apple accusing the tech companies of engaging in an “anticompetitive scheme” that could be complex if it goes to trial. McCarter & English partner and former DOJ antitrust lawyer Robin Crauthers spoke with Tech Target News to discuss the case and its challenges. She said “The issue will become, is there enough evidence to back up these claims? And that’s where I think there will be some uphill battles.” Robin noted that while OpenAI could prove to the court that it has agreements with other companies like Microsoft, the court could argue that Apple entered the agreement exclusively to monopolize the platform and its phone services because it might fear that consumers will not use the phones without these apps.
8.27.2025