OpenAI says ex-employee shared unreleased product files with Apple
OpenAI disclosed in a filing that an employee who joined Apple sent over 100 files related to an unreleased product to a personal account. The staffer also presented details about the unreleased offering to Apple leadership before leaving the company. OpenAI did not specify the nature of the unreleased product or the employee’s role, nor did it disclose whether Apple is investigating the matter.…
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- An OpenAI employee sent over 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account before joining Apple
- The staffer presented unreleased product details to Apple leadership before leaving OpenAI
- OpenAI’s filing does not specify the product, employee’s role, or Apple’s response or investigation status
OpenAI Alleges Employee Who Rejoined Apple Took Unreleased Device Files
Unite.AI · 14 October 2026
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