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OpenAI says Apple’s own security practices undermine its trade secrets case
Thursday, August 6, 2026
OpenAI filed court exhibits in Apple's trade secrets lawsuit arguing that Apple's security practices do not adequately protect confidential information. The exhibits cite instances including an Apple manager accessing a former engineer's iCloud account after the engineer's departure from the company. OpenAI contends these practices weaken Apple's legal position that the information in question was properly safeguarded. The case involves allegations that an engineer transferred trade secrets to OpenAI before leaving Apple.
