Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on July 10, 2026, alleging that the company stole trade secrets while attempting to develop its own hardware for ChatGPT. This legal action marks a significant break in the relationship between Apple and OpenAI.
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Apple sues OpenAI for alleged theft of trade secrets
Apple has initiated a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that the company has misappropriated trade secrets in its efforts to create hardware for ChatGPT. This lawsuit represents a notable shift in the partnership between the two companies.
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Apple files lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
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