Apple seeks injunction to halt OpenAI's AI device, names 11 more ex-employees
Apple is seeking a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery to stop OpenAI, its foundation, and Jony Ive's io from building AI hardware on Apple technology. Its investigation now names 11 former Apple employees beyond Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan as possible participants, with several reaching out to return Apple-issued devices after the complaint was filed. OpenAI calls the request false and unnecessary and says it holds none of Apple's trade secrets, but the motion puts OpenAI's first consumer device — and the ex-Apple hardware talent behind it — on a court's clock.
Source: techcrunch.com ↗
For example, another former Apple employee seems to have met with Mr. Liu and Ms. Peng in advance of Ms. Peng's interview at OpenAI and discussed with them during that meeting Apple proprietary information relating to unannounced products.
Why this matters
- → Apple seeks court order to block OpenAI's hardware before launch
- → Investigation expands to 11 additional former Apple employees beyond original two named
- → Ex-employees allegedly retained Apple devices and shared confidential unannounced product details