Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secrets - here's what to know
- Published on 11/07/2026 - 13:34 GMT+2•Updated 13:39 Tech giant Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday, accusing the artificial intelligence firm and two former Apple employees of stealing trade secrets.
- The suit alleges OpenAI and the employees aggressively worked to poach Apple staff and to obtain confidential information on Apple hardware.
- In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for OpenAI said in a statement that the company has "no interest in other companies' trade secrets.
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- Published on 11/07/2026 - 13:34 GMT+2•Updated 13:39 Tech giant Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday, accusing the artificial intelligence firm and two former Apple employees of stealing trade secrets.
- The suit alleges OpenAI and the employees aggressively worked to poach Apple staff and to obtain confidential information on Apple hardware.
- In response to the allegations, a spokesperson for OpenAI said in a statement that the company has "no interest in other companies' trade secrets.
Sources: Euronews