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Apple shares 'shocking evidence' against former employee accused of stealing company data for OpenAI

Apple and OpenAI are locked in a legal battle over alleged trade secret theft and evidence destruction.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 02:06 UTC · Updated September 3, 2026 at 02:06 UTC

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What happened

Apple has accused a former employee of stealing company data for OpenAI. The dispute escalated when Apple alleged that OpenAI destroyed evidence. OpenAI has countered by blaming Apple for the mess. The Verge and qz.com both name OpenAI as the defendant in Apple's lawsuit. The Wall Street Journal, MacRumors and Reuters all attribute the blame to Apple.

The legal battle began with Apple's accusation against a former employee. The employee is alleged to have stolen Apple's trade secrets for OpenAI. Apple claims that OpenAI has destroyed evidence related to the case. The Verge and qz.com both name OpenAI as the defendant in Apple's lawsuit. The Wall Street Journal, MacRumors and Reuters all attribute the blame to Apple.

The dispute has intensified with both companies trading accusations. Apple has presented what it calls shocking evidence against the former employee. OpenAI has responded by claiming that Apple's own actions are to blame for the situation. The legal battle is ongoing, with both sides presenting their cases in court.

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Questions people are asking

What is the basis of Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI?

Apple accuses a former employee of stealing company data for OpenAI. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI has destroyed evidence related to the case.

How has OpenAI responded to Apple's accusations?

OpenAI has countered by blaming Apple for the situation. The company claims that Apple's own actions are responsible for the dispute.

What evidence has Apple presented in the case?

Apple has presented what it calls shocking evidence against the former employee accused of stealing trade secrets.

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