Apple Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Hardware Secret Theft

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing former Apple engineers of stealing trade secrets to advance the AI company's hardware ambitions. The complaint alleges a pattern of theft by OpenAI employees who previously worked at Apple. The lawsuit also names IO Products, Jony Ive's hardware startup acquired by OpenAI in 2025, along with two specific individuals: Tang Tan, OpenAI's chief hardware officer, and Chang Liu, who joined OpenAI from Apple in January.