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OpenAI alleges ex-employee sent over 100 secret device files to Apple and briefed its senior leadership

A federal judge has already granted Apple early access to OpenAI's digital records, with depositions ordered on an expedited timetable ahead of a trial expected in October 2027.
A federal judge has already granted Apple early access to OpenAI's digital records, with depositions ordered on an expedited timetable ahead of a trial expected in October 2027.

OpenAI has filed a federal court complaint accusing a former employee — who joined Apple after six months at the company — of copying more than 100 highly confidential files about an unreleased device to personal accounts on his final day. The filing alleges he then briefed senior Apple leadership, including the vice president of operations in Asia, on OpenAI's product plans. Apple has denied the allegations, saying its servers hold no trace of any OpenAI files.

The allegedly leaked materials included detailed device images, technical data on engineering and manufacturing, supplier information, and standards covering cosmetic finishes and hardware sealing.

OpenAI argues that Apple's HomeView product, launched this week, shows the iPhone maker is now pursuing AI products that could have benefited from the stolen research.

Apple's lawyers countered that the personal phone numbers OpenAI identified as recipients did not match any numbers the employee had used during his time at Apple.

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