importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-01T00:13:00Z
Apple Alleges Former Employee Exfiltrated Trade Secrets for OpenAI, Files Evidence
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former employee Chang Liu stole confidential data, including a circuit schematic and an internal tool, for OpenAI's use. OpenAI disputes the claims, stating Liu accessed data post-employment and criticizing Apple's access management, while Apple asserts he exploited a security vulnerability.
Apple says it has evidence that a former employee destroyed evidence of data theft after learning he was under investigation.
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