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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft by Ex-Engineer

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Ars Technica AI ·

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging a former engineer exploited a software bug to steal trade secrets and share them with the AI company. The engineer reportedly accessed confidential Apple data before leaving for OpenAI. Apple claims OpenAI conspired with the ex-employee to obtain proprietary technology.

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This case could set a precedent for how courts handle corporate espionage in the fast-moving AI sector, where talent poaching and data leaks are common.
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