Allegations are surfacing that some AI companies are engaging in questionable tactics, including the denigration of competing AI tools and applications, to gain a market advantage. This has ignited a fierce debate regarding ethical conduct within the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The discussion, fueled by online forums and industry observers, raises questions about potential anti-competitive behavior and the risk of legal challenges. The initial concerns were raised on platforms such as Reddit: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1oe4ojc/are_the_really_tripping_at_this_point/