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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Dara Kerr

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging artificial intelligence company stole trade secrets

Apple store employees in blue shirts assist customers at a display table beneath a large iPhone 17 Pro screen
Apple store employees in Detroit, Michigan, on 19 September 2025. Photograph: Aaron J Thornton/Getty Images

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI on Friday alleging the artificial intelligence firm stole company trade secrets in a move to create its own hardware device.

The suit claims OpenAI poached Apple employees, coaxing them to hand over confidential material, product designs and other tightly held information.

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