OpenAI’s ‘Rotten to the core’ defense is its weakest play yet
Ancient Greek sophist Protagoras famously said, “There are two sides to every question.” But OpenAI’s latest attempt at reality distortion seems determined to narrow this dispute to just one. In its motion to reject Apple’s complaint , the company does not meaningfully acknowledge the criticisms levelled against it, preferring instead to recast the case as a grievance over talent retention and…
In a recent motion to dismiss Apple's lawsuit, OpenAI has presented a unique defense strategy that has raised eyebrows. The company, in its motion, does not acknowledge the criticisms made against it, rather it reframes the case as a talent retention and product market failure issue. OpenAI argues that the lawsuit is a result of Apple's shortcomings in attracting and keeping employees, as well as its failure to integrate AI into its products.
The filing claims that Apple's case is "plainly filed without adequate investigation and built on selectively excerpted communications and ordinary conduct stripped of context," and describes the company as "rotten to its core." While these are allegations, they are part of the ongoing dispute between the two tech giants. Apple's response to OpenAI's defense remains to be seen.
This case, which is primarily about product design and involves former Apple design and development staff, could either escalate into a protracted legal battle or lead to a settlement, depending on which side presents the most compelling evidence.
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