Apple (AAPL) sues OpenAI over stolen trade secrets related to hardware and security
Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company, led by former Apple designer Tang Tan, stole trade secrets to develop AI hardware products. The lawsuit also names Jony Ive, founder of io Products acquired by OpenAI, though he is not a defendant. This legal action comes as OpenAI prepares for an IPO and follows a 2024 partnership between Apple and OpenAI for AI features in Apple products.
- Entities
- Topic: Artificial Intelligence
- Company: OpenAI
- Person: Jony Ive
- Person: Tang Tan
- Topic: Hardware Development
- Company: Apple
- Topic: Trade Secrets
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