Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly running a "coordinated campaign" to steal trade secrets through poached employees

Apple sued OpenAI in a California federal court, alleging a coordinated campaign to steal trade secrets by poaching over 400 Apple employees, including former executives like Tang Tan and Chang Liu, who allegedly downloaded confidential files. OpenAI denied the claims, stating it has no interest in others' trade secrets, while Apple seeks a jury trial, an end to the alleged practices, and destruction of stolen materials. The lawsuit stems from OpenAI's hardware ambitions, with its first device not expected before February 2027.