Apple Accuses OpenAI of Trade Secret Theft, Calls Hardware 'Rotten to Core'

On Friday, Apple launched a lawsuit against OpenAI and some of its employees, alleging theft of trade secrets. The complaint specifically targets OpenAI’s nascent hardware business.

According to Apple's filing, this emerging hardware venture is fundamentally flawed. The company described it as "rotten to its core," indicating a serious dispute over intellectual property as OpenAI broadens its focus beyond software into physical products.

This legal action highlights the intense competition and high stakes involved in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and hardware sectors.

The scramble for AI dominance always involves a few legal jabs.

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