Apple wins expanded access to evidence in OpenAI trade secrets lawsuit

Judge Edward Davila granted several previously deferred Apple requests for expedited discovery in its trade secrets suit against two former employees, OpenAI and io Products. Apple gains access to records on AI tool use, devices and communications, plus testimony from OpenAI representatives; defendants must respond within 14 days.

• Court allows access to records of Liu's use of ChatGPT, Claude, Codex and OpenClaw
• Apple to receive data on devices, accounts and messaging apps used by defendants
• OpenAI testimony sought on Apple information about batteries and power management
• Defendants must produce records and answers within 14 days