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Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets

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Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets

TL;DR

  • Apple is suing OpenAI and IO Products, alleging theft of trade secrets.
  • The lawsuit claims former Apple employees stole confidential hardware information to benefit OpenAI.
  • Chang Liu is accused of accessing and downloading dozens of confidential Apple hardware files after leaving the company.
  • Tang Tan is accused of using confidential Apple information to benefit OpenAI and soliciting confidential information from Apple employees.
  • Apple alleges OpenAI is targeting its partner network and supply chain.
  • Over 400 former Apple employees reportedly now work at OpenAI.
  • Apple claims OpenAI did not respond to concerns raised in February.