Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence in exchange of barbs
Dispute over trade secret theft allegations is a ‘mess of Apple’s own making’, ChatGPT maker says
Apple is accusing OpenAI of destroying crucial evidence in exchange for barbs, escalating its legal battle against the artificial intelligence company, according to a court filing. The dispute centers around trade secret theft allegations, with Apple claiming OpenAI is actively destroying key evidence and former Apple engineer Chang Liu used confidential Apple circuit schematics at OpenAI.
OpenAI has countered that the dispute is "a mess of Apple's own making," disputing Apple's claims and stating that the evidence provided by OpenAI, such as an Apple-issued MacBook used by Liu, is irrelevant to his work at the AI company. Liu is central to the case, having left Apple for OpenAI in January, joining over 400 former Apple employees who have moved to the AI company.
Apple alleges OpenAI has been dragging its feet on producing evidence, while OpenAI maintains it followed industry standards in recruiting former Apple employees and insists Liu was simply trying to help a former colleague. The case highlights the strained relationship between Apple and OpenAI, which has been tense since OpenAI enlisted former Apple design guru Jony Ive for its hardware projects.
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