Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple has filed a lawsuit in a California federal court accusing OpenAI and two former Apple employees of stealing trade secrets. The complaint alleges that former employees Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan, along with OpenAI, engaged in a coordinated effort to acquire confidential Apple information.
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- Jul 10
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Open questions and key claims
Apple filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets.
Two former Apple employees, Tang Tan and Chang Liu, who now work for OpenAI are named as defendants.
The lawsuit alleges OpenAI orchestrated a campaign to steal Apple's trade secrets.
OpenAI is accused of poaching Apple employees and extracting confidential information.
The lawsuit marks an escalation in tensions between Apple and OpenAI.
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