OpenAI Alleges Ex-Employee Took 100+ Files About Unreleased Device to Apple

Big Tech 📅 Oct 14, 2026 ✍️ Aamir Raza

OpenAI Says Ex-Employee Took 100+ Files to Apple

A new court filing alleges a departing OpenAI employee carried files about an unreleased device straight to Apple. LexxWire

100+ Files on One Unreleased Device

OpenAI claims the employee sent more than 100 files about the unreleased product to a personal account. LexxWire

Then a Pitch to Apple's Top Brass

The filing says the employee later made a presentation about the unreleased product to senior Apple leadership. LexxWire

Apple's Lawsuit Came First

Apple sued OpenAI in July over trade secrets. On Tuesday, a judge granted Apple early access to device evidence and messages. LexxWire

Both Sides in Court Today

A Wednesday hearing weighs OpenAI's motion to dismiss against Apple's bid to block use of the alleged secrets. OpenAI calls the claims baseless. LexxWire

OpenAI Alleges Ex-Employee Took 100+ Files About Unreleased Device to Apple

OpenAI Says Ex-Employee Took 100+ Files to Apple

100+ Files on One Unreleased Device

Then a Pitch to Apple's Top Brass

Apple's Lawsuit Came First

Both Sides in Court Today

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