The filing comes as US District Judge Edward Davila reviews Apple's request to bar OpenAI from using proprietary hardware secrets allegedly stolen by employee Chang Liu. Davila recently ordered OpenAI to produce interview materials for former Apple recruits within 14 days and mandated the delivery of forensic device images to prevent the destruction of evidence. The dispute occurs as OpenAI prepares a smart speaker priced above $300 and pursues an IPO with a target valuation of $1.4T.
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OpenAI Accuses Apple of Receiving 100+ Leaked Files on Secret Hardware
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A former OpenAI employee who joined Apple transferred more than 100 files containing secret product data to personal accounts and delivered a presentation on the technology to senior leaders at Apple. The leaked documents include manufacturing data, engineering specifications, supplier information, and images of unreleased devices, OpenAI stated in a court brief. OpenAI claims the iPhone maker has not provided assurances that it does not possess or use the confidential data.
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