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OpenAI claims an ex-employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple

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OpenAI alleges a former employee transferred over 100 files containing unreleased device images, supplier data, and engineering plans to Apple leadership, including an Asian operations VP, during a trade secret dispute. The claim stems from a Reuters report on Wednesday, with the Verge noting the files include at least one unreleased device image. The lawsuit remains ongoing, and the specific contents of the files are not fully detailed in the available evidence.

Key points

• OpenAI accuses an unnamed former employee of sending over 100 files to Apple leadership, including the vice president of operations in Asia, during a trade secret dispute.
• The alleged files contain images of at least one unreleased device, along with supplier information and engineering data.

Context and limitations

Evidence is limited to a Reuters report and a Verge summary; specific dates of the transfer are not provided, and the full scope of the trade secret dispute is not fully detailed.

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