OpenAI weighs legal options against Apple over AI deal
OpenAI is exploring legal options against Apple as their two-year partnership fails to deliver expected subscription growth. While Apple integrates rivals like Google and Anthropic, OpenAI lawyers are reviewing contract breach claims to address stalled negotiations.
OpenAI is exploring legal options against APPLE INC as their two-year partnership faces increasing strain over missed growth targets. The startup is preparing for a potential breach of contract notification after failing to see expected subscription gains from the deal. The move signals a breakdown in the high-profile alliance that once promised to define the AI-integrated smartphone era.
### Stalled Negotiations and Legal Strategy OpenAI lawyers are working with an outside firm to evaluate a range of legal responses, a person familiar with the matter said on Thursday. While the startup aims to resolve the dispute without a full lawsuit, its internal deliberations include formalizing a breach of contract claim. OpenAI believed the partnership would drive a surge in ChatGPT memberships and deeper integration across the iOS ecosystem.
