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Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft by former employees

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OpenAI is facing a new trade secret lawsuit from Apple Inc., which alleges that former Apple employees hired by OpenAI stole proprietary information related to Apple's hardware development. The lawsuit claims these former employees, including Tang Tang, Chang Liu, and Yu-Ting Peng, misused Apple's trade secrets for OpenAI's benefit. This legal action adds to OpenAI's ongoing challenges, which include other lawsuits and the pressure of an impending IPO. AI

IMPACT This lawsuit could impact OpenAI's hardware development plans and add to investor pressure as the company prepares for an IPO.

RANK_REASON Lawsuit against an AI company involving alleged trade secret theft by former employees.

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Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft by former employees

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