Elon Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices from Tesla

Apple’s Integration of ChatGPT Sparks Controversy

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently made headlines by threatening to ban all Apple devices from his companies. This bold statement came in response to news that Apple was planning to integrate ChatGPT, an AI technology, into its operating systems.

Apple’s WWDC 2024 Announcements

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is always a highly anticipated event for tech enthusiasts. This year, Apple unveiled significant updates to its iOS, including features like T9 phonebook dialing and RCS messaging.

Elon Musk’s Concerns

Elon Musk expressed concerns about the partnership between Apple and OpenAI’s ChatGPT software. He believes that integrating this technology at the OS level poses a risk to users’ data security. Musk criticized Apple for partnering with a third-party AI that they may not fully understand.

Apple’s Response

Apple defended its decision by highlighting the security measures in place to protect user data. They assured users that steps were taken to safeguard their information, such as obfuscating IP addresses and ensuring data is not stored on OpenAI servers.

Musk’s History with OpenAI and Apple

Elon Musk was a co-founder of OpenAI but later parted ways with the company due to disagreements over its mission. He has also had public disputes with OpenAI’s CEO and Apple’s CEO in the past.

Musk’s Ultimatum on Twitter

In a tweet, Musk reiterated his stance, stating that if Apple proceeds with integrating OpenAI at the OS level, he will ban Apple devices from his companies. He views this integration as a significant security violation.