Apple seeks injunction, says more ex-employees may have leaked data to OpenAI
Apple has filed for a preliminary injunction in its trade secrets case against OpenAI, aiming to block OpenAI from developing AI devices or products based on Apple's technology. In a new filing, Apple requests expedited discovery from two accused employees, Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan, and notes that its investigation has revealed 11 other former employees who may have been involved. This escalation suggests Apple has uncovered new evidence in the case.
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Apple is now seeking a preliminary injunction in its trade secrets case against OpenAI, which aims to stop the AI model maker from moving forward with developing an AI device or other products based on Apple’s technology. The iPhone maker also claims that more of its former employees may be involved with the trade secrets theft. In a new filing, Apple is requesting expedited discovery from the accused OpenAI employees, senior systems engineer Chang Liu and Chief Hardware Officer Tang Yew Tan; OpenAI, and its foundation; and io, the device startup co-founded by Apple’s former lead designer Jony Ive. Apple also notes that its continued investigation has so far revealed 11 other former Apple employees beyond Liu and Tan may have been witnesses or otherwise involved in the case, and others who were previously named in the original complaint, like OpenAI employee Yu-Ting Peng. The filing marks an escalation in Apple’s legal battle with OpenAI, as it suggests Apple has uncovered new evidence