OpenAI claims 100 plus secret files followed former employee back to Apple
OpenAI describes alleged transfers
OpenAI says the files covered confidential plans for unreleased hardware. According to its court filing, they included images of at least one device, engineering and manufacturing information, supplier details, and project documents.
OpenAI further claims the former employee presented its product plans to Apple senior leaders, including the vice president of operations in Asia. The presentation reportedly took place months ago.
Apple rejects the allegations
Apple says it has found no evidence supporting OpenAI’s claims. It also says its rules are designed to prevent employees from bringing former employers’ confidential information into the company. OpenAI has not established that Apple received or used any of the material it says was taken.
Dispute follows Apple lawsuit
OpenAI’s latest filing alleges information may have moved in the opposite direction. The claims add a new dimension to the companies’ dispute over trade secrets and hardware plans.
Key points
- OpenAI alleges a former employee took more than 100 confidential hardware files to Apple.
- The filing says some files moved shortly after midnight in Singapore on June 2.
- OpenAI claims the employee presented product plans to Apple leaders.
- Apple denies finding support for the claims; OpenAI has not shown Apple received or used the files.