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Apple Sues OpenAI, Apple’s Real Problem

Apple is suing AI for stealing trade secrets; there is one guilty employee, but this mostly feels like lashing out.

Apple has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the theft of trade secrets. The case centers around one disgruntled employee, but it mainly appears to be an expression of frustration. Subscribers to Stratechery Plus can access comprehensive coverage of this story. Stratechery Plus offers subscriber-exclusive content, including the weekly Stratechery Update and Stratechery Interviews.

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