OpenAI vs. Apple: "Getting This Wrong" in Trade Secret Suit

OpenAI has issued its most detailed response to Apple's trade secret lawsuit, pushing back against several claims. The company argues the case is based on false information. OpenAI released a lengthy blog post, including email exchanges, defending former Apple executives now working at the company. Apple filed its lawsuit on July 10th, alleging former employees took confidential information to aid OpenAI's hardware efforts. OpenAI criticizes Apple's legal approach, stating Apple never properly raised specific concerns before filing suit. OpenAI also challenges Apple's timeline, claiming Apple incorrectly stated it contacted OpenAI before the lawsuit. OpenAI says Apple's lawyers initially emailed the wrong person. OpenAI also addressed allegations involving former Apple engineer Chang Liu, stating any continued system access resulted from Apple's own account management. The company also defended former executive Tang Tan, saying he consistently instructed his team not to use confidential information from previous employers. This dispute highlights significant tension between two major tech players.