Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI in Northern California federal court, marking one of the highest-profile legal actions against the AI company this year. The 41-page complaint accuses former Apple employees of "stealing Apple's trade secrets for the benefit of OpenAI," according to reports.
According to the lawsuit, Apple maintains strict confidentiality around its "product development, manufacturing, supply chain, technology research, and other innovations." The legal action adds to OpenAI's growing list of lawsuits this year, which already included disputes with other parties.
The timing of the lawsuit is notable given OpenAI's significant investments in hardware infrastructure. Industry observers suggest the trade secrets at the center of this dispute could relate to OpenAI's expensive hardware bet as the company expands its computational capabilities.