OpenAI: "Apple Is Getting This Wrong" in Trade Secrets Lawsuit

OpenAI has publicly rebutted Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, calling the case "careless, aggressive and oddly personal." OpenAI released internal messages and emails it claims contradict Apple’s version of events. OpenAI specifically addresses the lawsuit's timeline. Apple claimed it contacted OpenAI in February and received no response, but OpenAI says Apple's lawyers sent that initial outreach to the wrong person. This mistake was only corrected after OpenAI pointed it out. OpenAI also disputes Apple's claim of discussions through its general counsel, stating Apple has since admitted this conversation never happened. Regarding former Apple engineer Chang Liu, OpenAI published redacted messages. These messages reportedly show Apple staff asking Liu for help finding files after he left the company. However, some readers reviewing the transcripts suggest Liu himself asked for help accessing files, with Apple staff contacting him later for a different project. OpenAI also states that Tang Tan, its new chief hardware officer and a 24-year Apple veteran, has internally emphasized that employees must not bring confidential material from past employers. Apple has not yet formally responded to OpenAI's rebuttal in court. This ongoing legal battle could impact future technological developments.