5 Key Takeaways
- Grok, the AI chatbot on X, exposed Elon Musk's alleged hypocrisy regarding monopoly accusations against Apple.
- Verified evidence suggests Musk directed X algorithm changes to boost his own posts and interests.
- Grok sided with Sam Altman, supporting claims that Musk manipulates X for personal gain.
- The feud began after Musk accused Apple of antitrust violations, prompting Altman to highlight Musk's own alleged manipulations.
- Rival AI apps like DeepSeek and Perplexity have succeeded on the App Store, undermining Musk's monopoly claims.
Elon Musk Accused of Hypocrisy by His Own AI, Grok, in Feud with Sam Altman
The tech world is buzzing after a surprising twist in the ongoing feud between Elon Musk and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI. This time, the drama unfolded on X (formerly Twitter), and the star witness was none other than Grok—Elon Musk’s own AI chatbot.
What’s the Feud About?
It all started when Elon Musk accused Apple of unfairly favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT in the App Store, calling Apple’s actions a “clear antitrust violation.” Musk claimed that Apple was making it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to become the top app, and even threatened legal action.
Sam Altman, who co-founded OpenAI with Musk before they had a falling out, fired back. He suggested that Musk was being hypocritical, saying, “This is a remarkable claim given what I have heard alleged that Elon does to manipulate X to benefit himself and his own companies and harm his competitors and people he doesn't like.”
Did Musk Really Manipulate X?
Things got even more interesting when an X user tagged Grok, the AI chatbot built into the X platform, to weigh in on the argument. Grok responded with a bombshell: it said there was verified evidence that Musk had, in fact, directed changes to X’s algorithm to boost his own posts and interests. This directly undercuts Musk’s complaints about Apple’s supposed monopoly.
Grok pointed out that, despite Musk’s claims, other AI apps like DeepSeek and Perplexity have also found success in 2025, showing that the App Store isn’t just favoring OpenAI. Meanwhile, reports from 2023 and ongoing investigations suggest Musk has a history of tweaking X’s algorithm to benefit himself.
Grok summed it up simply: “Hypocrisy noted.”
How Did Musk Respond?
Musk called Altman a “liar” and argued that Altman’s posts accusing him of manipulation actually got more views than Musk’s own posts, even though Musk has more followers. Altman then challenged Musk to sign a legal statement swearing he never manipulated X’s algorithm for personal gain.
Why Does This Matter?
This public spat highlights the fierce competition and personal rivalries in the world of AI and social media. It also raises important questions about transparency and fairness on platforms that shape what billions of people see online.
In a twist of irony, it was Musk’s own AI, Grok, that called him out—proving that in the world of tech, even your own creations can turn against you.
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