OpenAI pushes back in Apple's trade secrets clash

OpenAI fired back at Apple’s lawsuit alleging it stole top-secret hardware designs, calling the action careless, aggressive and oddly personal and insisting it does not have or want Apple’s confidential information. Apple had sued to prevent OpenAI from accessing its trade secrets and sought a preliminary injunction. OpenAI argues Apple’s claims are vague and notes that Apple employees had previously contacted a former Apple designer, Chang Liu, to locate the information—something Apple now concedes. The dispute underscores rising AI competition as OpenAI expands into consumer products while Apple teams with Google to enhance Siri.