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OpenAI releases chat logs to counter Apple's trade secret lawsuit

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OpenAI has responded to Apple's trade secret lawsuit by releasing iMessage logs. These logs reportedly show Apple employees continuing to contact their former colleague, Chang Liu, after he left the company. The messages suggest Apple employees sought technical assistance and internal files from Liu, potentially undermining Apple's claims in the lawsuit. AI

IMPACT This legal dispute could impact how companies handle intellectual property and employee transitions in the AI sector.

RANK_REASON Legal dispute between two major tech companies concerning trade secrets.

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OpenAI releases chat logs to counter Apple's trade secret lawsuit

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  1. The Decoder TIER_1 English(EN) · Matthias Bastian ·

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