Sam Altman didn’t need another lawsuit
OpenAI has spent the better part of the year involved in lawsuit after lawsuit, including one from the world's richest man. But last Friday, the company was hit with one of the highest-profile legal actions yet - from Apple. OpenAI's expensive hardware bet is what's on the line. Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, filed in Northern California federal court, accused former Apple employees of "stealing Apple's trade secrets for the benefit of OpenAI." The 41-page complaint states th
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Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI accusing former Apple employees of stealing trade secrets for OpenAI's benefit. The lawsuit is significant because OpenAI is preparing to go public and working to release a hardware device, making this legal action poorly timed for the company's business plans. OpenAI has faced multiple lawsuits throughout the year, but legal experts note the company's broader legal troubles will likely continue until higher courts rule on fair use questions for AI training. The case centers on allegations that three former Apple employees brought confidential information about Apple's hardware operations to OpenAI after the company acquired a hardware startup founded by a famous Apple designer.
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