OpenAI swears it won't use the Apple trade secrets it seemingly admits it has
After the judge said he was "highly likely" to grant Apple's injunction, OpenAI is trying to limit the damage by volunteering not to use proprietary information while the case continues. OpenAI has volunteered to not use any Apple trade secrets, while this case continues. In July 2026 , Apple sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and after mounting evidence , the ChatGPT maker ceased denying it . Now according to Bloomberg , OpenAI has vowed to not use any proprietary Apple information. Specifically, OpenAI says it will not use trade secrets from ex-Apple employees while this case continues. That's significant because Judge Edward Davila has said he is "highly likely" to grant Apple an injunction. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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After the judge said he was "highly likely" to grant Apple's injunction, OpenAI is trying to limit the damage by volunteering not to use proprietary information while the case continues. OpenAI has volunteered to not use any Apple trade secrets, while this case continues. In July 2026 , Apple sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and after mounting evidence , the ChatGPT maker ceased denying it . Now according to Bloomberg , OpenAI has vowed to not use any proprietary Apple information. Specifically, OpenAI says it will not use trade secrets from ex-Apple employees while this case continues. That's significant because Judge Edward Davila has said he is "highly likely" to grant Apple an injunction. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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After the judge said he was "highly likely" to grant Apple's injunction, OpenAI is trying to limit the damage by volunteering not to use proprietary information while the case continues.
OpenAI has volunteered to not use any Apple trade secrets, while this case continues.
In July 2026 , Apple sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and after mounting evidence , the ChatGPT maker ceased denying it .
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