Apple Sues OpenAI for Alleged Trade Secret Theft Involving Ex-Employees
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former employees stole trade secrets and engaged in corporate espionage. The case involves two ex-employees from Apple who now work at OpenAI, as well as the AI startup io acquired by OpenAI in 2025. While Jony Ive is not directly named, his involvement through io is implied.
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