Musk: OpenAI "Can't Be Trusted" as Apple Seeks Oversight

Elon Musk says OpenAI "can't be trusted." This comment follows Apple's request for emergency oversight of OpenAI's operations. Apple wants a federal judge to place OpenAI under forensic supervision. This means outside investigators could review its internal systems. Apple argues that OpenAI's alleged use of stolen hardware secrets causes daily harm. They submitted nine sworn declarations to show urgency. The lawsuit began in July. Apple accused former employees of leaking unreleased hardware plans to OpenAI. OpenAI denies any wrongdoing, calling the allegations overstated. The lawsuit also names io Products, a hardware startup acquired by OpenAI. Apple claims its trade secrets are now flowing into a rival's AI hardware ambitions. OpenAI has presented chat logs, saying they show Apple employees contacted an engineer for help after he left for OpenAI. OpenAI argues this suggests Apple failed to manage its own access controls. This legal fight is one of several for OpenAI this year. Musk has criticized OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for years, arguing the company abandoned its nonprofit mission. This renewed feud highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding AI development and corporate competition.