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OpenAI agrees not to use Apple trade secrets, will image 14 employees' devices

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OpenAI has agreed in court not to use trade secrets that Apple claims were stolen by employees who defected from the iPhone maker, while the lawsuit proceeds. As part of the agreement, OpenAI will collect forensic images of 14 employees' devices. The move comes amid ongoing litigation between the two companies.

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    OpenAI agrees not to use trade secrets that Apple claims were stolen while their lawsuit plays out, and to collect forensic images of 14 employees' devices (Bloomberg)

    Bloomberg : OpenAI agrees not to use trade secrets that Apple claims were stolen while their lawsuit plays out, and to collect forensic images of 14 employees' devices — OpenAI agreed not to use trade secrets that Apple Inc. claims were stolen by employees who defected from the iPhone maker …

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