OpenAI has publicly rebutted Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, calling it 'careless, aggressive and oddly personal' and denying any theft of proprietary information. The dispute escalated after OpenAI acquired Jony Ive's design studio io and hired numerous former Apple employees, prompting Apple to allege over 400 ex-staff now work at OpenAI.
Background
OpenAI and Apple were previously partners in integrating AI technology into Apple products, but their relationship deteriorated after OpenAI acquired former Apple design chief Jony Ive's studio io in 2024 and recruited many Apple employees.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 4, 2026 at 09:38 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10