"The science of today is the technology of tomorrow."

—Edward Teller, Theoretical Physicist

Musk v. The Machine

Elon Musk has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI. He claims they are working together to block competitors like his AI company, xAI. The complaint says Apple is giving ChatGPT special treatment in the App Store and that OpenAI is gaining exclusive access to user data through its iPhone integration.

Why the Lawsuit Was Brought

Musk argues that Apple sees AI as a threat to its control over the iPhone ecosystem. He believes the partnership with OpenAI is designed to limit competition and protect Apple's business. The suit also repeats his earlier claim that OpenAI has moved away from its original nonprofit mission.

OpenAI has responded with a countersuit that accuses Musk of harassment and bad-faith legal tactics, including a failed $97B takeover attempt. That trial is expected to head to court in spring 2026.

What It Means

The case highlights growing concern over who controls the AI tools people use every day. If Apple and OpenAI lock down access, it could become harder for new players to reach users.

For dealers and retailers, that could limit the visibility and reach of independent AI tools built for customer service, search, and automation.

Inventory planning shouldn’t feel like reading tea leaves.

Whether you’re managing vehicle allocations, parts distribution, or prepping for seasonal shifts, this week’s prompt gives your AI assistant a real role in the room.

• Management & Operations: Taskade
  An AI-powered task management app that is designed for real-time collaboration. It also allows teams to create shared task lists, chat, and conduct video conferences, all in one place by merging task lists, video chat, and collaboration.

• Marketing & Advertising: weavy.ai
  Weavy is a node‑based design platform that merges multiple AI models and pro‑level editing tools into a single, visual workspace. It’s ideal for building scalable, customizable creative workflows.
  

• Content Creation: Higgsfield.ai
  Transforms single images or text prompts into a dynamic, cinematic video enhanced with realistic camera movements, visual effects, and lifelike avatars. The platform gives creators intuitive control over stylistic choices and motion, making high-quality video production fast and accessible.

How to Use AI Without Losing the Human Touch

AI is flooding dealership tools, but if you don’t have a strategy, it can create more confusion than clarity.

On this episode of Inside Automotive from CBT News, our pal Glenn Pasch (CEO of PCG Digital) explains how to make AI work with your team.

Pasch breaks down why over-automation risks frustrating customers, and how dirty, duplicate data can derail your AI from day one. He offers practical advice for keeping data clean, building smarter audiences, and using AI to support—not replace—personalized marketing and service.

If you're wondering where to start or how to scale AI at your store, this one’s for you.

Watch the full episode here.

• Meta is teaming up with Midjourney to license their AI image and video generation tech. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

• Google Gemini will soon power federal operations across the U.S. government. ♊️

• Waymo has been approved to start autonomous vehicle testing in New York City. 🍎