OpenAI accuses former employee of taking files to Apple
Apple denies the claim, while a judge signaled he is likely to grant Apple's injunction request against OpenAI. A hearing was set for Wednesday.
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What happened
OpenAI alleges that an employee who left for Apple sent more than 100 files about an unreleased device to a personal account and later presented on it to senior Apple leadership. Apple has denied the accusation. The judge in the trade secret case said he is highly likely to grant Apple an injunction barring use of the information.
Why it matters
The case is the first major trade secret dispute between the two companies, and the judge's signal suggests Apple may be granted an injunction.
Timeline
- Oct 14, 7:17 AM ET: A federal judge was set to hear Apple's injunction request and OpenAI's motion to dismiss the case on Wednesday.
- Oct 14, 11:21 AM ET: OpenAI filed a new claim that an former employee sent more than 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account.
- Oct 14, 3:50 PM ET: Apple denied that the former employee brought confidential files to the company.
Coverage
- OpenAI trains staff to spot espionage in routine encounters
- OpenAI engineer charged over hidden recording in San Francisco office, seeks bail
- OpenAI pledges not to use disputed Apple trade secrets amid lawsuit
- FBI arrests former OpenAI engineer accused of bugging executive conference room
- Judge grants Apple early evidence access in OpenAI trade secret case
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