OpenAI countered the suit by alleging a former staffer stole more than 100 confidential files about an unreleased device and briefed senior Apple leadership on those plans before joining the iPhone maker. Apple denies these allegations, stating it found no evidence of such files on its systems. The legal conflict arrives as OpenAI prepares for a targeted $1.4T IPO valuation and the launch of a smart speaker priced above $300.
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OpenAI Agrees Not to Use Disputed Apple Hardware Trade Secrets
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The developer of the ChatGPT AI assistant will provide forensic images of 14 employees' devices and allow court access to its recruitment records to avoid the destruction of evidence. OpenAI also agreed to stop using intellectual property it is accused of stealing from Apple in an ongoing hardware trade secrets suit, after US District Judge Edward Davila indicated a preliminary injunction against the AI firm is likely. Judge Davila ordered OpenAI to produce interview materials for former Apple hardware hires within 14 days to determine if candidates were asked to share prototype details.
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