Judge orders OpenAI to release hiring records in Apple trade secrets lawsuit
A judge ruled that Apple will receive expedited access to OpenAI hiring documents related to former employees in the ongoing trade secrets case.
Court grants immediate document review
The court allowed Apple to view materials connected to interviews with former Apple staff who applied for roles in consumer hardware and robotics groups. OpenAI has five days to provide collected documents and fourteen days for any other related materials. The judge agreed with Apple that this request should be processed quickly.
Documents include technical interview guides
Requested files may contain checklists, instructions, manuals, scripts, and technical presentations from the interview process. Records could show discussions where candidates referenced Apple technology or specific components during their conversations. These documents focus on roles ahead of the rumored launch of OpenAI's first hardware device.
Lawsuit involves theft accusations
Apple filed the lawsuit in July accusing OpenAI of a pattern of theft involving former employees. The company claims these individuals used Apple laptops to download confidential material and proprietary project data. Accusations include access to information about unannounced technologies, features, and products before they were revealed.
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