OpenAI says former Apple staff not shown to have stolen confidential information
Dispute over trade secret theft allegations is a ‘mess of Apple’s own making’, ChatGPT maker says
OpenAI dismissed Apple's allegations of trade secret theft, stating that Apple failed to provide evidence that any confidential information was taken by former employees. In a legal filing, OpenAI accused Apple of attempting to redirect blame. The dispute stems from Apple suing OpenAI and two former employees in July, claiming they misappropriated trade secrets related to hardware design and manufacturing.
OpenAI contends that Apple is employing the lawsuit to hinder their progress and discourage employee departures. The AI firm has hired around 400 former Apple staff for its hardware project. California law permits employees to switch jobs with other companies freely. OpenAI claims that Apple's policy of immediately escorting departing employees makes it difficult for them to return company devices, transfer files, or hand over responsibilities.
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