Security · Updated 15 Oct, 10:16 am IST

OpenAI says ex-employee sent 100+ files to personal account, presented them at Apple

Why it matters for readers: It matters because the dispute involves whether confidential AI work moved between two leading tech companies.

OpenAI alleges the former employee sent over 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account before joining Apple.1 2
OpenAI says the employee later made a presentation about the unreleased product to senior Apple leadership.1 2
OpenAI expressed concern that its trade secrets may now be circulating inside Apple and could shape Apple’s upcoming products.1 2
Apple says it has policies to prevent new hires using former employers' confidential information and says it has found no evidence supporting OpenAI’s claims.1 2
The filing is part of an ongoing trade-secret dispute between Apple and OpenAI and follows a recent court decision by US District Judge Edward Davila granting part of Apple’s request.1 2

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15 Oct, 09:29 am · Indian Express Technology
OpenAI employee who left for Apple took files about unreleased device, OpenAI alleges
15 Oct, 10:16 am · The Hindu Technology
OpenAI employee who left for Apple took files about unreleased device, OpenAI alleges