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July 10, 2026
Apple Expands Lawsuit Against OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft
- Apple claims OpenAI systematically solicited trade secrets from its current and former employees, leading to significant talent loss.
- The suit highlights specific actions by Chang Liu, a former Apple engineer, who allegedly accessed confidential files after leaving Apple.
- Apple seeks damages and an injunction to prevent OpenAI from using its trade secrets, while also accusing OpenAI of misleading partners with confidential information.
3 Sources
- Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theftJul 10, 2026 at 8:30 PM · Axios
- Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of trade secretsJul 10, 2026 at 8:31 PM · The Hill
- Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'Jul 10, 2026 at 8:38 PM · CNBC