As Elon Musk calls him 'Scam Altman' over Apple lawsuit accusing ChatGPT-maker of stealing trade secrets, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says: I am not afraid of Apple, but I have…

Apple has filed a trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, accusing the company of stealing confidential hardware information. The lawsuit alleges that OpenAI employees, including former Apple staff, engaged in activities such as bringing actual Apple parts to interviews and accessing confidential network folders to download unreleased product files. OpenAI has denied these allegations, stating they have no interest in other companies' trade secrets.

The legal battle has ignited a public feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Musk, who recently lost a separate legal battle against OpenAI, has mocked Altman on X, calling him "Scam Altman" and accusing him of a "corporate culture of theft and criminality." Altman responded by dismissing Musk's comments and pivoting to OpenAI's technological benchmarks, while expressing respect for Apple.

Beyond the personal insults, the lawsuit highlights a growing hardware war between the two tech giants. As Apple develops new wearable technology, OpenAI is reportedly working on AI-driven hardware designed to replace traditional smartphones. The outcome of this litigation could significantly impact the future of AI hardware development and OpenAI's upcoming IPO.

(Source：Google News)