Apple Sues OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Trade Secrets

Jul 11, 2026

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former Apple employees now working at OpenAI stole trade secrets for the benefit of the AI company. The complaint claims a pattern of theft and names IO Products. This legal action comes after the two companies had previously agreed to collaborate on AI services for Apple devices in 2024.

Why it matters: The lawsuit could strain the relationship between Apple and OpenAI and affect their partnership on AI services for Apple devices.

Full story at: The Verge / AI ↗