OpenAI Accuses Ex-Employee Of Taking Over 100 Confidential Files To Apple

The OpenAI vs Apple case is once again making headlines. This time the Sam Altman-led firm has alleged that the former employee of the company who joined Apple has taken more than 100 confidential files related to an unreleased product. According to Reuters, the ChatGPT maker also accused that their ex-employee later presented the product to senior Apple executives. These claims were made in a new court filing as the legal dispute between both the companies continue to develop.

OpenAI Accuses Former Employee Who Joined Apple Of Taking 100+ Confidential Files On Unreleased Device (AI-generated)

As per the OpenAI filing, the presentation to Apple executives took place several months ago. OpenAI has even raised the concerns that this confidential information may now be used in Apple’s own product development as Apple continues to work in AI and consumer hardware technology.

The ChatGPT maker said, “OpenAI is very concerned that its trade secret and confidential information is now circulating inside Apple, where Apple engineers can shape Apple’s upcoming products based on OpenAI’s confidential and innovative work.”

Moreover, OpenAI also pointed to Apple’s Homeview released this week. The company cited it as an example of the company’s growing efforts to develop its own AI products.

Apple has denied allegations, saying that it found no evidence to support the claims. Moreover, the Cupertino-based firm has said that it follows established procedures to prevent new employees from bringing confidential data from their earlier employers into the organisation.

As per Apple’s lawyers, the two personal numbers identified by OpenAI did not match the numbers the employee used for his work at Apple. The company has highlighted that this raised questions about whether Apple had received or controlled any data sent to those numbers while the employee was working at OpenAI.

The legal battle has also moved forward in court. Earlier this week, US District Court Judge Edward Davila partially approved Apple’s request to obtain digital evidence from OpenAI as part of the case.

Govind Choudhary is the Chief Copy Editor for Tech at Times Now with over … Govind Choudhary is the Chief Copy Editor for Tech at Times Now with over five years of experience in the media industry. He covers consumer technology, gadgets, and emerging digital trends. A gadget enthusiast and avid content consumer, Govind is also passionate about bikes and enjoys exploring different cuisines in his free time. View MoreView Less