The Verge
OpenAI says Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit is ‘rotten to its core’
Thursday, August 6, 2026
OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit in federal court, arguing the allegations lack legal merit. According to OpenAI's filing, the company contends that Apple has mischaracterized employee actions and disputes that the information at issue qualifies as trade secrets. Apple's lawsuit alleges OpenAI employees stole confidential information related to product development. The federal judge has not yet ruled on OpenAI's motion to dismiss.
