Apple Sues Ex-Engineer, OpenAI Over Stolen Secrets

Apple is suing a former engineer, Chang Liu, and OpenAI, alleging Liu stole confidential files after leaving Apple for OpenAI in January. Apple claims Liu, a former senior system electrical engineer, discovered a security bug that allowed him to access Apple's sensitive hardware files. Instead of reporting it, he allegedly exploited it and coached a former colleague still at Apple on how to copy materials without detection. Apple says Liu downloaded dozens of confidential files, including a compilation of technical materials over a thousand pages long. He also allegedly used his former colleague's Apple-issued computer to access the network. This case highlights the ongoing challenges companies face in protecting their intellectual property when employees move to competitors.