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X’s Case Against Apple, OpenAI Remains in Fort Worth, Texas
A federal judge in Fort Worth, Texas, will hear X and xAI’s antitrust suit against Apple and OpenAI despite the companies’ minimal ties to the region. Judge Pittman’s decision, laden with irony, highlights concerns about forum shopping, where plaintiffs strategically choose venues. He noted that the 5th Circuit’s high bar for venue transfers limited his options. The lawsuit alleges Apple unfairly favors OpenAI’s ChatGPT, disadvantaging xAI’s Grok, reflecting broader concerns about AI market dominance. The outcome could set precedents for future AI antitrust cases.
