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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Theft of Hardware Secrets
Apple filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of orchestrating a scheme to steal confidential hardware information. The iPhone-maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over secret prototypes, presentations, and supplier details. The case highlights escalating tensions between the two tech giants over intellectual property and talent poaching.
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The lawsuit underscores the high stakes in AI hardware competition, but proving systematic theft will be tough without direct evidence of OpenAI's involvement.
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