Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that OpenAI and related individuals stole Apple trade secrets, including claims that the alleged conduct occurred “at every level,” according to multiple outlets including Axios, CNBC, and The Washington Post. Several reports say Apple’s complaint also focuses on OpenAI’s recruiting practices, with Apple accusing OpenAI of telling prospective hires to bring Apple prototypes to interviews. Coverage also references earlier internal events that framed the dispute, including an OpenAI engineer’s reported “LOL” moment, which outlets describe as part of the lead-up to the legal fight.
OpenAI disputes Apple’s allegations. In a separate statement reported by 9to5Mac, OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s claims of trade secret theft. Other reporting frames the dispute as a broader fight over intellectual property and company information.
The lawsuit is being covered across major outlets including The New York Times, WIRED, Bloomberg, and Euronews, with emphasis on Apple’s accusation of theft and OpenAI’s denial of wrongdoing. The case’s outcome will depend on evidence presented in court.
