OpenAI stuck fighting Musk antitrust suit after Apple finds a way out

Elon Musk has dropped Apple from his antitrust suit while continuing to target OpenAI, underscoring how AI distribution deals with major platform owners can create legal, competitive, and go-to-market risk even when they are not exclusive. For CIOs and technology leaders, the case is a reminder that app-store placement, default integrations, and partner-driven discovery can materially affect market access, vendor leverage, and the economics of AI adoption across the enterprise.