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Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case
Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case.
Context
What happened: A judge ruled Apple gets expedited access to OpenAI hiring materials in Apple's July trade secrets lawsuit, covering interviews with former Apple employees who applied to OpenAI's consumer hardware and robotics groups.
Key numbers: OpenAI has 5 days to turn over collected materials and 14 days for other requested materials.
Why it matters: The ruling grants Apple interview documents and LINE messages but denies broader discovery on OpenAI hardware research and R&D areas like metal finishes and power management. The judge left room for Apple to narrow and refile those requests.
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What changed
A judge ruled Apple gets expedited access to OpenAI hiring materials in Apple's July trade secrets lawsuit, covering interviews with former Apple employees who applied to OpenAI's consumer hardware and robotics groups.
Why it matters
The ruling grants Apple interview documents and LINE messages but denies broader discovery on OpenAI hardware research and R&D areas like metal finishes and power management. The judge left room for Apple to narrow and refile those requests.