OpenAI Blames Apple's Security Flaws in Trade Secrets Case

OpenAI is fighting Apple's trade secrets lawsuit by arguing that Apple's own lax security practices undermine its legal claims. The AI company says Apple allowed employees to use personal iCloud accounts for work and failed to revoke access after they left, citing text messages showing an Apple manager continued using a former employee's account post-departure. OpenAI also contends Apple has failed to identify specific stolen secrets, only citing vague product-development categories. The company accuses Apple of using the lawsuit to hinder a competitor rather than protect legitimate secrets, arguing it has no use for Apple's information and is simply attracting talent Apple has failed to retain.