BREAKING
Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets
How the Alleged Theft Unfolded
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Ex-engineer kept Apple laptop
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Exploited auth bug Feb 9, 2026
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Downloaded confidential files
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Apple files suit July 10, 2026
The Two Accused Ex-Employees
Tang Tan
24 yrs at Apple
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Now OpenAI Chief Hardware Officer
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Accused of seeking parts and supplier info
Chang Liu
8 yrs at Apple
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Confidential product programs
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Accused of accessing internal network
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A Once-Collaborative Ties Fractured
Claims Unproven, Case Just Begins
AI NEWS BLITZ
Apple has sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging trade secret theft.