OpenAI Seeks Dismissal of Apple Trade Secrets Lawsuit

OpenAI has asked a federal judge to dismiss Apple's lawsuit, calling the allegations of stealing trade secrets "meritless." OpenAI's lawyers state that Apple's suit twists the actions of its employees. They defend Chief Hardware Officer Tang Yew Tan, who previously worked at Apple, saying he followed normal recruiting practices. OpenAI also defended senior systems engineer Chang Liu, claiming he was helping a former colleague find information. What's interesting is OpenAI argues Apple never properly identified what information counts as a protectable trade secret. They state they are building something entirely new and different from Apple's products. OpenAI's filing also disputes Apple's security practices, suggesting they contributed to employees retaining system access. The filing repeatedly frames the case as Apple trying to cover for its own struggles. The bottom line is this legal battle highlights the intense competition and disputes over intellectual property in the tech industry.