OpenAI hits back at Apple over ‘oddly personal’ trade secrets fight
Apple and OpenAI are publicly clashing over alleged trade secret theft, with both sides now in the court of public opinion.
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Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, seeking a preliminary injunction over alleged trade secret theft. The company claims that former employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI. OpenAI has responded, denying any wrongdoing.
The company stated that it does not possess nor want Apple’s trade secrets. According to The Verge, OpenAI has taken the fight to the court of public opinion. The Financial Times notes that OpenAI has described the dispute as “oddly personal.” The Verge and Forbes both name OpenAI as the respondent.
The Financial Times and TechCrunch both name Apple as the plaintiff. The Verge and Financial Times both note that the dispute has become public.
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Who reported it (6)
- OpenAI Hits Back at Apple's Lawsuit Business Insider · 6h ago
- OpenAI drags Apple’s lawsuit into the court of public opinion The Verge · 6h ago
- Apple seeks preliminary injunction against OpenAI in trade secrets case Reuters · 6h ago
- OpenAI Responds To Apple Lawsuit—Says It Doesn’t Have Nor Wants Trade Secrets Forbes · 6h ago
- Apple says more ex-employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI TechCrunch · 6h ago
- OpenAI hits back at Apple over ‘oddly personal’ trade secrets fight Financial Times · 6h ago
Quick answers
What is the basis of Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI?
Apple alleges that former employees may have taken confidential data to OpenAI.
What is OpenAI’s response to the lawsuit?
OpenAI denies any wrongdoing and states that it does not possess nor want Apple’s trade secrets.
What is the current status of the lawsuit?
Apple has filed for a preliminary injunction. The dispute has become public, with both sides engaging in public statements.
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