Apple Sues OpenAI, Ex-Staff Over Trade Secrets

Apple files a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a systematic theft of trade secrets involving confidential hardware designs and supplier relationships. In the 41-page complaint submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, Apple accuses OpenAI’s hardware subsidiary, io Products, and key figures like Chief Hardware Officer Tang Yew Tan and former engineer Chang Liu. Apple asserts that Tan, formerly a long-serving Apple executive, exploited insider knowledge during recruitment efforts, asking candidates probing questions about unannounced products. Liu allegedly retained a company laptop after leaving Apple, leveraging a security flaw to access confidential data. According to Apple, Liu shared laughs about the breach in internal messages and allegedly instructed peers on bypassing security. OpenAI is accused of deceiving a manufacturing partner and manipulating insider terms with suppliers. This lawsuit highlights a growing rivalry as OpenAI ventures further into consumer electronics. For more details, visit the official article:

Apple Sues OpenAI and Former Employees for Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets