Apple Accuses OpenAI of Stealing Hardware Secrets
kimmonismus · x · 2026-07-11
Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging former employees engaged in a coordinated effort to steal confidential information about unreleased products for OpenAI's own AI hardware development.
Key details from the lawsuit include:
- Those named include OpenAI's hardware lead Tang Tan and former Apple engineer Chang Liu.
- Apple claims Chang Liu downloaded dozens of confidential hardware files.
- Apple also alleges OpenAI encouraged departing employees to share materials, schematics, and product information.
- Apple is demanding OpenAI destroy these materials and redesign future devices that would use the implicated technology.
OpenAI had not responded to Bloomberg's request for comment at the time of reporting.
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