OpenAI files motion to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, arguing that Apple's own security failures weakened its claims.
OpenAI filed a motion to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, arguing that the technology company's own security practices and offboarding procedures weakened its claims. The motion suggests that Apple allowed employees to use personal iCloud accounts for work and failed to properly revoke access after they left the company. OpenAI submitted text message records showing that an Apple manager remained logged into the personal iCloud account of Chang Liu, a former Apple engineer, after he left the company. OpenAI argues that Apple failed to properly secure its systems, creating confusion and alleged theft. The motion also notes that Apple has not specified which trade secrets were allegedly stolen, referring instead to generic categories of the product-development process. OpenAI contends that Apple is using the lawsuit to slow down a competitor and make up for its own failures in integrating AI into its products. The motion states that OpenAI has no need for Apple's trade secrets and is building something entirely new.