Apple seeks expedited discovery in legal case against OpenAI

<figure> <img alt="Sam Altman and John Ternus on a graphic grungey background." src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/STKS531_APPLE_V_OPEN_AI2_A.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p>Apple is pursuing "expedited discovery" in its legal case against OpenAI, citing concerns that OpenAI is destroying evidence. This was reported by Bloomberg. In a filing on Monday, Apple claims that OpenAI recently provided a MacBook used by a former employee involved in the lawsuit, which allegedly contained discussions about "destroying the types of forensic data Apple needs." </p> <p>This development is part of Apple's ongoing lawsuit against OpenAI, which alleges that OpenAI has stolen trade secrets to develop an AI device. The lawsuit involves three former Apple employees who have recently joined OpenAI, including Chang Liu.</p>