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Tech Titans Clash: Musk Calls Apple's AI Integration "Creepy Spyware"

13 June 2024

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Zahid Mohammadi

Summary

Tech billionaire Elon Musk ignited a firestorm this week with his criticism of Apple's new AI features. Announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference, the integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT technology into Siri sparked Musk's fury. He took to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to denounce the move, calling it "creepy spyware" and an "unacceptable security violation."

Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI who severed ties with the company in 2018, further threatened to ban Apple devices from his companies, SpaceX, Tesla, and X, if the integration proceeded. He expressed deep skepticism about Apple's ability to safeguard user privacy with a third-party AI provider involved.

While some reports suggest Apple Intelligence, the new AI system, won't share personal data with OpenAI, Musk's past legal battles with his former company raise questions about his true motivations. He launched his own AI venture last year, and some see this as a strategic move against a competitor.

However, Musk's concerns about the rapid development of AI and the lack of clear regulations around data privacy resonate with many. Recent controversies surrounding Microsoft's AI features highlight the need for careful consideration of the ethical implications of this powerful technology.

One thing's for sure: the battle between tech titans is heating up, and the future of AI remains a complex and hotly debated issue.