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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing former employees of stealing trade secrets for the AI company's benefit. The complaint alleges a pattern of theft by ex-Apple staff now at OpenAI, specifically naming IO Products. Apple seeks damages and an injunction to prevent further misuse of its proprietary technology.
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This lawsuit could set a precedent for how tech companies protect trade secrets in the fast-moving AI talent war, but proving theft of 'hardware secrets' in court is notoriously difficult.
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