OpenAI Seeks Dismissal of Apple Trade Secrets Lawsuit

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit. OpenAI claims the case relies on weak arguments and doesn't specify what confidential information it supposedly received or used. OpenAI is defending its Chief Hardware Officer, Tang Yew Tan, who worked at Apple for 24 years. They state Tan followed standard recruiting practices and did not collect protected information. OpenAI also defended senior systems engineer Chang Liu, who Apple claims accessed confidential files. OpenAI says Liu was helping a former colleague. OpenAI is questioning Apple's evidence, arguing that Apple's own security practices allowed former employees access to systems. They also dispute Apple's account of earlier communication, citing a mix-up with employees' names. Apple has requested a preliminary injunction to stop OpenAI from using alleged trade secrets during the case. OpenAI must respond to this request by August 17th. The judge will hear arguments on October 1st. This legal battle could impact how companies protect their intellectual property.