For a moment back there, Apple and OpenAI's relationship was looking rosy. When Apple Intelligence was announced in 2024, the company said the improved Siri would be able to use ChatGPT for certain queries. This year, Apple has shifted away from OpenAI, instead integrating Google's Gemini model. And now, the relationship has soured dramatically.
Apple has has accused OpenAI of stealing trade secrets. The Cupertino brand says that OpenAI hired at least two previous Apple employees who continued to access sensitive information whilst working for the AI company.