OpenAI disputes Apple's account of pre-lawsuit contacts, rejects claims that ex-staff used confidential information, shares iMessages and emails, and more (OpenAI)

Apple is suing OpenAI and two former employees for trade secret theft, with Apple accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets related to hardware development. According to the Economic Times Tech, Apple has requested a judge to prevent former employees and OpenAI from using confidential information and has filed a motion seeking expedited discovery of relevant documents.

OpenAI has denied any wrongdoing, stating that they do not want to use confidential information. In a blog post, OpenAI characterized the lawsuit as "careless, aggressive, and oddly personal". They also disputed Apple's account of pre-lawsuit contacts, claiming that Apple's lawyers emailed the wrong person after confusing two Asian last names and that a discussion with OpenAI's General Counsel never happened, as per 9to5Mac.

OpenAI shared iMessages and emails in response to Apple's claims, with the company stating that Apple is "one of the greatest companies of all time" but that the lawsuit "sadly doesn't live up to that reputation". The lawsuit aims to protect Apple's future hardware innovations from competitors.

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