AI Matters
Why it matters
OpenAI says ex-employee took 100+ product files and showed them to Apple
The Verge AI OpenAI claims an ex-employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple
In a Wednesday court filing, OpenAI alleged a former employee sent more than 100 files on unreleased product plans to a personal account before presenting to Apple leadership.
Why it matters
The claim delayed a court showdown between two companies whose products many people use, and may affect upcoming OpenAI devices.
Latest brief · Oct 19, 2026