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OpenAI claims an ex-employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple

L2 · PractitionerIndustry & BusinessThe Verge AI$· 10/14/2026

Reveals corporate espionage concerns affecting AI product development and competitive dynamics.

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OpenAI alleges a former employee stole over 100 confidential files containing product plans and presented them to Apple leadership.

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OpenAI claims a former employee took more than 100 files related to its product plans before joining Apple. In a document filed on Wednesday, OpenAI accuses the unnamed employee of sending this information to a personal account and then presenting it to Apple leadership, including the vice president of the company's operations in Asia. The filing, reported earlier by Reuters, is tied to a legal battle between Apple and OpenAI over trade secrets - but this time, OpenAI is doing the accusing. It a

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