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Apple sues OpenAI after ex-engineer allegedly used bug to steal trade secrets
OpenAI accused of conspiring with former Apple employees to steal trade secrets.
TL;DR
- Apple is suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets.
- A former Apple engineer, Chang Liu, allegedly used a bug to access confidential files for weeks after leaving the company.
- Liu is accused of downloading detailed information about unreleased Apple products and hardware engineering.
- Apple claims OpenAI, led by former Apple VP Tang Yew Tan, is actively poaching employees and conspiring to steal trade secrets to develop rival AI hardware.
- OpenAI denies relying on Apple's trade secrets, stating they are focused on building innovative technology.
- Apple is seeking injunctions to prevent OpenAI from using the allegedly stolen information.