Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI adds breach of contract claim, targets unrevealed AI hardware — Channel 12

Apple filed the suit in the Northern District of California, alleging that OpenAI violated a contract and stole trade secrets to develop a line of AI hardware devices that have not been publicly disclosed, according to Channel 12.

As The Zioneer reported yesterday, Apple had filed a lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft. This morning, additional details from Channel 12 indicate the lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and includes a breach of contract claim. Apple alleges that OpenAI used stolen trade secrets to develop a yet-unrevealed line of AI hardware devices. The specific hardware has not been disclosed. The suit adds to a growing list of legal actions against OpenAI by major technology companies.

3 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 06:13 · 11 JulLatest

   Lawsuit now includes a formal breach of contract claim.

2. 06:12 · 11 Jul

   Complaint filed in the Northern District of California.

3. 23:46 · 10 Jul

   Apple sues OpenAI, alleges trade-secret theft conspiracy for AI device line

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