OpenAI claims 100-plus secret files followed ex-employee back to Apple

What happened: OpenAI filed a court claim that a former employee took over 100 confidential files about its unreleased hardware back to Apple after a six-month stint at OpenAI. Why it matters: OpenAI says it wants time to investigate and may bring counterclaims, while Apple's push into AI hardware raises concern that its engineers could shape upcoming products using OpenAI's work. Apple sued OpenAI over trade secrets in July. Coverage: 8 outlets in 24h

OpenAI filed a court claim that a former employee took over 100 confidential files about its unreleased hardware back to Apple after a six-month stint at OpenAI.

OpenAI says it wants time to investigate and may bring counterclaims, while Apple's push into AI hardware raises concern that its engineers could shape upcoming products using OpenAI's work. Apple sued OpenAI over trade secrets in July.