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Apple Goes After More OpenAI Employees in Trade Secret Battle
Apple's trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI is expanding, with the company sending preservation letters to about 40 former employees at OpenAI. The letters indicate that Apple suspects broader misuse of confidential information beyond the initially named former employees in the complaint. The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of exploiting Apple’s trade secrets for hardware development. OpenAI has denied these allegations, asserting its focus on independent technological advancement.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 13:55 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple sends legal preservation letters to 40 former employees at OpenAI.
- The lawsuit alleges OpenAI misused Apple's trade secrets for hardware projects.
- OpenAI denies accusations and claims no interest in Apple's confidential information.
- Former Apple employees involved include Tang Yew Tan and Chang Liu.
- Apple's complaint suggests the misconduct could extend beyond individual cases.
Interesting facts
- Over 400 former Apple employees currently work at OpenAI.
- Apple's 41-page complaint outlines several serious allegations against OpenAI.
- Apple seeks to prevent OpenAI from using any confidential information it claims to own.