Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI last week, accusing the AI giant of stealing trade secrets. The 41-page complaint details how OpenAI allegedly "coached" Apple employees on how to avoid security checks and asked for "show and tell" during job interviews.
The Lawsuit Breakdown
- Trade secrets: OpenAI employees were coached to memorize data before leaving Apple
- 40 employees targeted: Apple sent legal warning letters to dozens of former employees
- 6 key claims: Including stolen data, coached employees, and hidden training methods
"The 41-page complaint details how OpenAI allegedly 'coached' Apple employees on how to avoid security checks and asked for 'show and tell' during job interviews."
What's at Stake
Sam Altman won't need another lawsuit to deal with — the accusations around stealing trade secrets could take years to litigate. Meanwhile, Apple has already confirmed it took down AI "nudify" apps and is pushing Siri with Apple Intelligence.