The Washington Post July 11, 2026 • 01:50

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging the AI company stole trade secrets - The Washington Post

By Gerrit De Vynck

Apple sues OpenAI, alleging the AI company stole trade secrets - The Washington Post

The blockbuster allegations set up a major legal battle between two tech heavyweights.

SAN FRANCISCO Tech giant Apple sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI on Friday, alleging the artificial intelligence company stole its trade secrets as part of efforts to build out a competing hardware business.

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