Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft

Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft and breach of contract. The lawsuit claims OpenAI's senior leadership, including Chief Hardware Officer Tang Tan, directed former Apple employees to steal confidential information. Accusations include Tan using Apple's project code names, asking candidates for hardware components, and coaching employees to evade security. Apple also alleges another former employee, Chang Liu, downloaded confidential documents. Apple seeks to bar OpenAI from using its trade secrets and demands the return of confidential materials.