Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft by Ex-Apple Employees

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Apple has filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former Apple employees solicited confidential information during job interviews and downloaded files related to hardware manufacturing from Apple's servers. OpenAI denies the allegations, and its formal legal response has not yet been filed. IP and trade secret lawyers consulted by The Verge say the individual claims are not unprecedented, but the combination of allegations in a single high-profile case is unusual. The lawsuit adds significant pressure to OpenAI, which is already navigating cash burn, executive turnover, and competition across enterprise and consumer AI markets. Apple has a well-documented history as an aggressive litigant, having previously pursued prolonged legal battles against companies like Microsoft and Samsung.

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