According to TechCrunch, OpenAI is countering Apple’s lawsuit over alleged trade secret leaks, arguing that Apple’s own information security practices and offboarding procedures have vulnerabilities and fail to demonstrate that the referenced information constitutes protected trade secrets. Previously, Apple accused OpenAI of obtaining hardware-related confidential information through former Apple employees and requested the court to expedite evidence discovery. In its latest legal filing, OpenAI stated that Apple permitted employees to use personal iCloud accounts for work-related materials and failed to promptly revoke access upon their departure. OpenAI also noted that Apple has not specified any particular trade secrets allegedly stolen, instead broadly referring to product development processes, supply chains, and testing procedures. OpenAI contends that Apple’s lawsuit is primarily aimed at limiting its growth in the AI hardware sector and denies that the company needed or used Apple’s trade secrets. The core dispute centers on employee mobility, intellectual property protection, and competition in the AI hardware space.
OpenAI Counters Apple's Trade Secret Lawsuit, Alleging Weak Security Practices
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OpenAI is pushing back against Apple’s trade secret lawsuit, citing weak security protocols and vague allegations. Apple claims OpenAI acquired hardware secrets through former employees and is seeking expedited evidence review. OpenAI highlights lax iCloud usage and delayed access revocation, noting that Apple did not specify any particular secrets, only alluding to product and supply data. OpenAI denies any misuse, suggesting the lawsuit aims to hinder progress in AI hardware. Amid rising concerns around CFT (Countering the Financing of Terrorism), liquidity and crypto markets remain sensitive to regulatory changes. OpenAI’s defense underscores broader challenges in corporate data governance.
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