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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets in AI Chip Deal

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from The Verge AI ·

Apple filed a high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI last Friday, alleging trade secret theft tied to the startup's hardware partnership. The case centers on OpenAI's expensive bet on custom AI chips, which Apple claims used proprietary technology. This adds to OpenAI's mounting legal battles, including one with Elon Musk.

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The lawsuit underscores the high stakes in AI hardware, but OpenAI's legal woes may distract from its core mission.
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