APPLE IS SUING OPENAI OVER THEFT OF TRADE SECRETS IN BLOCKBUSTER LAWSUIT

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Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging it stole confidential trade secrets and unreleased hardware information through former Apple employees who joined the company. Apple is seeking damages, the destruction of any misappropriated materials, and changes to future OpenAI hardware if it uses Apple's proprietary technology. The lawsuit marks a dramatic shift in the companies' relationship, as they remain AI partners through Apple Intelligence while increasingly competing in the race to build AI-powered devices.