Three things that former iPhone engineer Chang Liu 'took' when he left the company as per Apple's 40-page lawsuit against ChatGPT-maker OpenAI

Apple has filed a 40-page lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that former iPhone engineer Chang Liu improperly retained three key assets upon his departure. These assets include an unreturned MacBook containing sensitive files, an ongoing relationship with an Apple employee, Alyssa Peng, who allegedly continued sharing internal information, and the exploitation of a software bug that granted Liu unauthorized access to internal file servers. Apple claims Liu used this access to download hardware designs, manufacturing details, and testing procedures while already working for OpenAI.

The lawsuit accuses OpenAI of a "systematic effort" to acquire Apple's confidential information to accelerate its own consumer AI hardware projects. Apple alleges that OpenAI encouraged prospective hires to study Apple materials before interviews and even bring physical hardware prototypes to OpenAI offices. The complaint suggests that OpenAI has recruited hundreds of former Apple employees to tap into Apple's proprietary manufacturing processes and supplier network.

OpenAI has denied the allegations through its Director of Strategic Communications, Drew Pusateri, stating, "We have no interest in other companies' trade secrets. We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere."

(Source：The Times Of India)