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Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
TechCrunch Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's senior leadership directed the theft of trade secrets by a former Apple employee.
Why it matters
A legal battle between two tech giants could disrupt AI partnerships and change how companies protect proprietary technology.
Latest brief · Jul 22, 2026