Apple and OpenAI are the Best of Frenemies

Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI reveals a much bigger problem with their partnership.

EXPERT OPINION BY JASON ATEN, TECH COLUMNIST @JASONATEN

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., left, and Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., during a dinner with tech leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. US President Donald Trump said he would be imposing tariffs on semiconductor imports “very shortly” but spare goods from companies like Apple Inc. that have pledged to boost their US investments. Photographer: Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg

For two years now, Apple and OpenAI have been an interesting version of partners. The iPhone maker made a........

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