Oh dear, did someone steal something from Apple?

TL;DR

Apple is suing OpenAI, accusing them of recruiting Apple engineers and stealing confidential information and trade secrets for their hardware ambitions.
This lawsuit is similar to past cases where Apple itself was accused of using comparable tactics by hiring away key employees from companies like Masimo and A123 Systems.
In the Masimo case, Apple was accused of using knowledge gained from hired employees to develop its Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor, leading to patent infringement allegations and an import ban.
A123 Systems accused Apple of systematically recruiting its advanced battery team members and benefiting from confidential research.
The article suggests that Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI might be a defensive move by a large tech giant feeling threatened by a disruptive newcomer.
The distinction between employees freely taking their knowledge to new jobs and actual trade secret theft is often difficult to define in Silicon Valley.
Apple was previously involved in a secret pact with other tech giants to prevent direct employee solicitation, which resulted in significant settlement payments.

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