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Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets, Seeks Preliminary Injunction

Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets, Seeks Preliminary Injunction

Apple filed a trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, seeking a preliminary injunction. The suit involves former Apple employees now at OpenAI, posing a serious legal risk that could slow OpenAI's hardware and device plans (screenless smart speaker, AI agent phone). This is a major escalation in competitive tensions and legal battles.

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Updated Aug 4, 2026