Apple alleges OpenAI obtained confidential hardware data
Originally published Jul 13, 2026
By Emma Roth · The Verge — Film & TV
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Key points
- Apple alleges OpenAI asked candidates for unreleased product components during interviews.
- The lawsuit claims OpenAI accessed confidential documents and hardware prototypes.
- Apple accuses OpenAI of deceiving a former employee to obtain internal information.
- Apple seeks injunctions and monetary damages for alleged trade secret theft.
Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of misappropriating proprietary information during the AI startup's recruitment process. The complaint states that OpenAI officials asked Apple job candidates to bring unreleased product components and samples, suggesting an attempt to acquire trade secrets.
The filing further claims OpenAI accessed confidential documents, spied on hardware prototypes, and deceived a former Apple employee to obtain internal materials. Apple seeks injunctive relief and damages, asserting that the alleged conduct violates trade secret laws and non‑disclosure agreements.
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