OpenAI pushes back on Apple trade secret lawsuit
TechCrunch AI Kirsten Korosec ● Covered by 6 sources
OpenAI denied allegations in Apple's trade secret lawsuit, stating it has no evidence the complaint has merit and reaffirming its commitment to fair competition and employee freedom. Apple filed a 41-page complaint in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Friday, alleging that OpenAI employees who previously worked at Apple obtained confidential information, with specific focus on Chief Hardware Officer Tang Tan, who spent 24 years at Apple. OpenAI is reportedly developing a screen-free smart speaker device with input from former Apple engineers, which Apple claims may have used its confidential information in development.
Why it matters
OpenAI has issued another statement on the lawsuit, this time suggesting it lacks merit.
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