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Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft in Blockbuster Case

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company orchestrated a campaign to misappropriate trade secrets regarding upcoming hardware and product roadmaps. The complaint claims OpenAI leadership encouraged former Apple employees to bring confidential prototypes, internal presentations, and supplier data to their new roles. This legal action marks a significant escalation in the competition between the two tech giants, as Apple moves to protect proprietary intellectual property amid the industry’s ongoing race to integrate advanced artificial intelligence into consumer hardware.

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