Apple's lawsuit could sidetrack OpenAI's hardware aspirations for years, or possibly forever, as the startup gets into yet another controversy and messy divorce (M.G. Siegler/Spyglass)

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI could significantly delay or even end OpenAI's hardware ambitions. This legal challenge, described as another "controversy and messy divorce" for the startup, specifically threatens the future of the ChatGPT device. The situation highlights the potential consequences of challenging established tech giants, echoing the sentiment of "don't poke the bear."