Apple Seeks Injunction Against OpenAI, Cites 11 More Ex-Employees in Trade Secrets Case
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Updated · TechCrunch · Aug 4
Apple Seeks Injunction Against OpenAI, Cites 11 More Ex-Employees in Trade Secrets Case
3 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Aug 4
Summary
Apple asked the court for a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery to block OpenAI and io from developing an AI device or other products allegedly based on Apple technology.
A new filing says Apple’s investigation has identified 11 additional former employees who may have witnessed or joined the alleged theft, beyond accused ex-staffers Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan.
Apple cited examples including a pre-OpenAI interview meeting where proprietary details on unannounced products were discussed, screenshots of confidential documents taken before an OpenAI interview, and former staff later returning Apple-issued devices they had kept.
OpenAI rejected the request as false and unnecessary, saying it neither has nor wants Apple trade secrets, while accusing Apple of earlier errors including contacting the wrong person and failing to acknowledge weak internal access controls.