Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Theft of Trade Secrets

On July 10, 2026, Apple filed suit against OpenAI in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging that OpenAI systematically drew out and stole confidential information through Apple's current and former employees. Defendants include OpenAI itself, its Chief Hardware Officer and former Apple vice president Tang Tan, former Apple engineer Chang Liu, and hardware subsidiary io Products. Apple is seeking an injunction, the return of materials, and damages. The filing