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OpenAI responds to Apple’s lawsuit over trade secrets

OpenAI has reacted to Apple’s lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets, criticizing Apple as failing in the AI race.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to heise online, OpenAI has responded to Apple’s lawsuit, which accuses it of theft of trade secrets. In a blog post, the company announced that it would continue its work on hardware and provided legal details regarding its response.

According to Münchner Merkur, OpenAI labels Apple as a 'failed AI company' and strongly criticizes the lawsuit. OpenAI emphasizes that the allegations are unfounded and feels reinforced in defending its position.

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