Elon Musk once called Apple co-founder Steve Jobs a jerk; dubs Apple as Tesla's graveyard; here's all he said about the iPhone maker and its founder

Elon Musk, known for his outspoken personality, has often voiced sharp critiques about Apple, taking digs at its recruitment practices, AI strategies, and even recalling a less-than-pleasant encounter with its co-founder, Steve Jobs. From calling Apple the "Tesla Graveyard" to questioning its capabilities in AI and automotive ventures, Musk's remarks highlight a unique blend of rivalry and critique.

In a 2015 interview with Handelsblatt, Musk referred to Apple as the "Tesla Graveyard," joking that it hires employees who failed to perform at Tesla. This jab came amidst reports of Apple's Project Titan, an initiative to develop electric vehicles. Musk was skeptical of Apple's ability to enter the auto industry, saying, "Cars are very complex compared to phones or smartwatches. You can't just go to a supplier like Foxconn and say: Build me a car."

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Musk also shared a personal anecdote about meeting Steve Jobs at a party before the Apple co-founder’s passing in 2011. During the interaction, Jobs reportedly came across as "kind of a jerk." Musk later clarified that Jobs might not have known who he was at the time, as Google co-founder Larry Page had introduced them casually.

In more recent times, Musk has shifted his focus to Apple’s artificial intelligence strategies. After Apple announced integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri, Musk expressed concerns about user privacy and security. Writing on his platform, X, he called the collaboration "an unacceptable security violation" and accused Apple of lacking the expertise to develop its own AI. Musk went further, suggesting he might ban Apple devices if the company integrates OpenAI at the operating system level.

Apple defended its AI integration, telling CNBC that the collaboration with OpenAI is optional and user data would only be shared with explicit permission. The company also stated it is actively working on its own AI technologies to enhance user experience.

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FAQs:

What did Apple say in response to Musk’s AI privacy concerns?
Apple clarified that using OpenAI’s ChatGPT is optional and assured users that data won’t be logged without permission.

Why does Elon Musk think the rivalry with Apple is significant?
Musk’s critiques of Apple highlight deeper issues like privacy, innovation, and competition between leading tech companies.