importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-10T21:00:29Z
Apple Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Alleged Trade Secret Theft and Contract Breach
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft and contract breaches, including claims that former Apple employees shared confidential information with OpenAI's leadership. The case centers on alleged misuse of Apple's proprietary data, including project code names and hardware designs, as OpenAI develops competing hardware products.
Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAi's senior leadership, including a long-time former employee.
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