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Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'
Friday, July 10, 2026
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that OpenAI misappropriated proprietary information during their partnership. The companies began integrating ChatGPT into the iPhone operating system in 2024. Apple claims the alleged misappropriation occurred across multiple levels of OpenAI's organization. Both companies have not yet released joint statements addressing the specific allegations.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/10/apple-openai-lawsuit-trade-secrets.html