OpenAI Accuses Ex-Employee of Stealing Product Plans for Apple

OpenAI claims an ex-employee took over 100 files related to its product plans, including images of unreleased devices and supplier information, before joining Apple. OpenAI filed a document accusing the employee of presenting this information to Apple leadership.

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Why it matters. OpenAI and Apple are involved in a legal battle over trade secrets, with OpenAI accusing the ex-employee of stealing sensitive information.

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