Apple Accuses Former Employee of Leaking Confidential Files to OpenAI
Apple has accused former employee Chang Liu of retaining access to confidential files after leaving the company, allegedly sharing them with OpenAI. The lawsuit, filed in July and now involving over 400 ex-Apple employees who joined OpenAI, includes new evidence suggesting Liu recruited another colleague to erase data during an internal investigation. OpenAI has responded by asking a judge to dismiss Apple's case as baseless, arguing that the departures were part of normal employee mobility rather than theft. The AI lab also claims Apple’s own access controls contributed to any potential exposure. Meanwhile, investors have largely ignored the legal battle so far, with Apple shares remaining relatively stable despite the ongoing dispute.
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Topics: Apple data theft employee mobility lawsuit OpenAI