OpenAI accuses former employee of leaking product plans to Apple

OpenAI has accused a former employee of leaking more than 100 files containing product plans to Apple. The files, which were sent to a personal account before the employee joined Apple, reportedly include images of an unreleased device, supplier details, engineering data, and project files. The allegations were detailed in a legal filing reported by Reuters, which is part of a broader trade secrets dispute between Apple and OpenAI. OpenAI claims the employee presented the information to Apple leadership, including the vice president of the company's operations in Asia. The case marks a shift in the legal battle, as OpenAI is now the accuser in the dispute over sensitive information. The filing highlights the ongoing tensions between the two companies over intellectual property and competitive advantage. The dispute has escalated to court, with the first high-stakes hearing set for a legal proceeding that could significantly impact both companies' positions in the AI and tech industries. OpenAI's claims underscore the growing concerns over data security and insider threats in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.