Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft Ahead of iPhone 18 Launch

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging trade secret theft involving confidential hardware designs and proprietary technology.

The complaint highlights concerns about IP security and employee movement after it was disclosed that more than 400 former Apple staff now work at OpenAI.

Apple is seeking to prevent OpenAI from using the disputed technology in any consumer hardware products.

This lawsuit comes as Apple prepares to launch the iPhone 18, described by some industry analysts as its most consequential update since the iPhone X.