Apple alleges OpenAI destroyed evidence in trade secret lawsuit involving Chang Liu

Apple escalates its trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI, arguing that OpenAI is actively destroying evidence and that the case needs expedited discovery. In a new court filing, Apple points to information it says was found on a MacBook associated with former iPhone engineer Chang Liu, alleging it contains relevant proof that OpenAI has not adequately addressed.

Apple also reiterates its core claims that Liu accessed Apple confidential materials and that he used them in work at OpenAI. Bloomberg reports that Apple alleges Liu downloaded a confidential Apple circuit schematic and used it in his AI-related work. AppleInsider adds that OpenAI has sought to resist Apple’s requests for faster discovery, and Apple now suggests that the resistance may be linked to evidence-destruction concerns.

The two outlets agree on Apple’s allegations and the focus on the Chang Liu MacBook evidence, but they emphasize different specifics: Bloomberg highlights the schematic and evidence-destruction claim, while AppleInsider stresses the discovery timeline dispute and Apple’s broader argument for urgent court action.