Apple Sues OpenAI Over Stolen Secrets
emmanuelvivier · x · 2026-07-15
Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging that former Apple VP Tang Tan stole iPhone-related design and specification information.
The lawsuit also claims that OpenAI requires job candidates to use real hardware components during interviews to verify their knowledge of Apple devices, which Apple cites as further evidence of how OpenAI obtains confidential information.
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