OpenAI alleges ex-employee took confidential device files to Apple

In a new filing, OpenAI claims a former employee who returned to Apple sent over a hundred highly confidential files about an unreleased OpenAI device to personal accounts, including images and engineering data. Apple told Reuters it found no evidence supporting the allegations. The dispute is part of Apple's July trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI.

• OpenAI says ex-employee sent 100+ confidential files to personal accounts
• Files included device images, supplier info and finish standards
• The transfer allegedly occurred on June 2, 2026, the employee's last day
• Apple told Reuters it found no evidence to support the claims