Apple vs. OpenAI: Legal Demands Sent to Ex-Employees

Apple is increasing legal pressure on OpenAI, sending notices to dozens of former employees now working at the AI company. About 40 individuals received these legal demands, which ask them to preserve relevant documents and correspond with Apple's lawyers. This move follows Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI and two former engineers, alleging the theft of trade secrets related to AI hardware development. The case is being heard in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. What's interesting is that these notices went to about 10% of the roughly 400 former Apple employees now at OpenAI. This suggests Apple plans to significantly expand its evidence gathering. The dispute adds legal risks for OpenAI ahead of its expected IPO. The bottom line is this legal action marks a further deterioration in relations between these two tech giants.