OpenAI accuses former employee of leaking plans to Apple
OpenAI filed a document in San Jose federal court alleging a former staff member shared over 100 confidential files with Apple before joining the tech giant.
Allegations regarding leaked documents
The filing states the individual transferred more than 100 files containing product plans to a personal account. OpenAI claims these materials included images of an unreleased device and engineering data for hardware components. The company says the employee later presented this information to Apple leadership, including the vice president of operations in Asia.
Timing of the presentation
OpenAI argues the presentation occurred months ago before Apple recently revealed its HomeView smart display and other AI-enabled products. The company contends that possessing this information allowed Apple to accelerate its push into new hardware categories. A judge previously granted a stay in the ongoing trade secret dispute between the two firms.
Responses from both sides
Apple stated it has policies preventing employees from using confidential information from previous employers and found no evidence to support the claims. The tech giant noted that its own lawsuit against OpenAI alleges similar issues regarding staff moving between companies. OpenAI indicated it may file a countersuit based on these new accusations.
2 outlets, different leads
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The Verge
OpenAI claims an ex-employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple
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The Guardian
OpenAI accuses employee who left for Apple of leaking plans for unreleased device
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