Apple-OpenAI Trade-Secrets Case and Internal-Leak Risk

The dispute has intensified with OpenAI alleging that a former employee brought more than 100 confidential files, including engineering and manufacturing information about an unreleased AI device, to Apple. Apple denies evidence of misuse and contests the accusations. Expedited discovery includes hiring records, forensic images, messages, interview materials, and depositions; alleged wiping discussions heighten confidentiality and talent-retention scrutiny, but no wrongdoing has been established.