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Apple Sues OpenAI for Alleged Trade Secret Theft in AI Hardware Race

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Tom's Hardware ·

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and former employees, accusing them of stealing trade secrets related to AI hardware. The suit claims OpenAI mentored incoming staff on bringing confidential Apple information. The case highlights escalating competition between the two tech giants in AI development.

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The lawsuit underscores how AI hardware talent wars are driving legal battles, but proving trade secret theft in fast-moving tech sectors remains challenging.
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