On May 15, 2026, sources revealed that a rift has emerged in the two-year partnership between Apple and OpenAI. OpenAI has not gained the expected benefits from the collaboration and is now considering taking legal action. OpenAI originally hoped that ChatGPT would secure a more central position within Apple's ecosystem, but the actual integration has been limited, with user growth and revenue falling short of expectations. OpenAI has already engaged an external law firm to explore various legal options and may issue a breach of contract notice to Apple. Both parties still hope to prioritize an out-of-court settlement, but OpenAI's ongoing lawsuit with Elon Musk may impact the process.
