Apple has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that the AI company attempted to access and steal confidential information regarding Apple's tools, processes, and unreleased products during job interviews with Apple employees. The lawsuit was filed on July 10, 2026, in a federal court in California. It alleges that OpenAI, along with two former Apple employees, misappropriated Apple's confidential information.
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged trade secret theft
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company attempted to steal trade secrets related to Apple's tools and unreleased products through job interviews. The lawsuit was filed in California federal court on July 10, 2026.
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