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OpenAI ordered to provide hiring records to Apple in trade secrets dispute

A US federal judge has ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with expedited access to hiring records and employee communications as part of an ongoing trade secrets lawsuit. The ruling by Judge Edward Davila allows Apple to review interview checklists, guidelines, and technical presentations related to former employees who applied for roles in OpenAI’s consumer hardware and robotics divisions.

OpenAI is required to produce previously collected evidence within five days and other approved materials within 14 days. The court also authorized Apple to examine private LINE messages between employees Chang Liu and Alyssa Peng. The judge approved depositions for Liu, Peng, and Tang Yew Tan.

The legal battle involves mutual accusations. Apple originally sued OpenAI in July, alleging that former employees misappropriated confidential technical specifications and project data using company laptops. In a recent counter-allegation, OpenAI claims a former employee transferred over 100 confidential files regarding an unreleased AI device to a personal account before returning to Apple and presenting OpenAI product plans to Apple leadership. Apple has denied these claims, stating it has found no evidence of such misconduct and maintains strict policies to prevent the use of prior employers' confidential information.

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Alyssa Peng · Apple · Chang Liu · Edward Davila · OpenAI · Tang Yew Tan

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