OpenAI files 11th-hour counterclaim in trade secrets battle with Apple

On the eve of a hearing in California, OpenAI introduced dramatic new allegations that caused a judge to vacate proceedings and grant Apple’s request for expedited discovery. Apple sued OpenAI in July, claiming the ChatGPT maker and ex-employees stole trade secrets to develop competing AI-enabled hardware devices.

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