Part 6/12:
Critical Reflections on Market Dynamics and Platform Fairness
Elon expressed skepticism about app store practices, referencing how some lower-ranked applications—such as DeepSeek and Perplexity—have achieved top positions on app stores despite Musk’s claim that chat-based AI applications like ChatGPT are artificially suppressed. This points to broader concerns about market fairness and algorithmic manipulation.
In the same vein, Musk called out the disparity in app feature visibility, urging Apple to treat all developers equally. These remarks underscore his persistent advocacy for open competition and transparency in digital ecosystems.