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Elon Musk threatens Apple device ban over OpenAI partnership

Musk criticised the integration of OpenAI’s technology with Apple’s systems, calling it “an unacceptable security violation”.

AuthorSylvia Shen

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PublishedJune 12, 2024

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Musk criticised the integration of OpenAI’s technology with Apple’s systems, calling it “an unacceptable security violation”.

Context

OUR TAKE Elon Musk’s feud with Apple traces back several years. In 2015, Musk jokingly referred to Apple as the “Tesla Graveyard,” suggesting it hired Tesla rejects. Musk denies ever trying to sell Tesla to Apple. Over the years, Musk has continued to criticise Apple’s products and policies, including its App Store fees. The conflict between Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, and Elon Musk is exemplified by the vision for the AI sector. Musk has warned about the dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence and becoming uncontrollable. He has advocated for proactive regulation to ensure AI is developed and used safely. –Sylvia Shen, BTW reporter Tesla CEO Elon Musk has threatened to prohibit his employees from using Apple devices at work following the first day of Apple’s WWDC.

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Analysis

Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a partnership between Apple and OpenAI to integrate OpenAI’s artificial intelligence capabilities into Apple’s computer operating systems during WWDC. On Monday night, Musk stated on his social media platform X that integrating OpenAI’s technology with Apple’s systems “is an unacceptable security violation.” In addition, he said that guests “will have to check their Apple devices at the door, where they will be stored in a Faraday cage” to his companies, which also include SpaceX. Musk has threatened to prohibit the use of Apple products at his companies, which collectively employ over 100,000 people between Tesla, SpaceX, and X.

Key Points

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has threatened to ban the use of Apple devices by employees at his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X, following the announcement of a partnership between Apple and OpenAI.
Musk criticised the integration of OpenAI’s technology with Apple’s systems, calling it “an unacceptable security violation” and stating that guests visiting his companies will need to store their Apple devices in a Faraday cage at the door.