Judge rejects OpenAI’s bid to see X’s confidential settlement with Apple in antitrust lawsuit

Judge Mark Pittman has denied OpenAI's request to view X and SpaceXAI's confidential settlement agreement with Apple in their current antitrust lawsuit. OpenAI accused Apple and OpenAI of colluding to exclude competing AI apps from the App Store, allegations both companies denied. After informing the court of their agreement with Apple, OpenAI sought an emergency motion to compel the release of the settlement terms, claiming they might contain relevant information for their defense.

Judge Pittman ordered X and SpaceXAI to submit the agreement confidentially, and today issued his decision stating it does not contain relevant information for the ongoing case against OpenAI. The court hesitates to compel the release of such agreements, and found the requested materials irrelevant to the issues at hand. OpenAI is reportedly preparing a motion for summary judgment, asking the court to rule on the case or some claims without a trial.