OpenAI Agrees Not to Use Allegedly Stolen Trade Secrets From Apple Amid Legal Dispute
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OpenAI has agreed not to use trade secrets that Apple claims were stolen by employees who defected from the iPhone maker while their legal fight plays out. Additionally, OpenAI will collect forensic images of 14 employees' devices as part of the ongoing lawsuit.
In a legal filing, OpenAI expressed concerns that its trade secrets could aid Apple's efforts in developing AI-enabled devices. The dispute arose after a former employee allegedly sent hundreds of confidential files to themselves before returning to Apple.
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SourceReports the news
“OpenAI agreed not to use trade secrets that Apple Inc. claims were stolen by employees who defected from the iPhone maker to the artificial intelligence startup while a legal fight between the companies plays out.”
Bloomberg — OpenAI Vows Not to Use Trade Secrets Allegedly Taken From Apple“In a legal filing, OpenAI said that in June a former employee sent hundreds of confidential files to themselves before returning to Apple.”
business insider — OpenAI says it's 'very concerned' that its trade secrets could help Apple's push into AI-enabled devices
SupportCorroborates it
“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”
techmeme — 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)
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