Apple shares ‘shocking evidence’ against former employee accused of stealing company data for OpenAI
What's happening
Apple has told a court it found 'shocking evidence' on a former employee's MacBook tied to accusations he stole Apple data for OpenAI, and says the device was only recently handed over. Apple is pushing for expedited discovery and accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence, claiming the former employee took steps to delete or hide material after learning he was under investigation. The filings say discussions on the MacBook include talk of "destroying" evidence and other items Apple calls relevant to its trade secrets case.
Why it's trending
Because Apple just filed new evidence and is seeking faster discovery while accusing OpenAI of active evidence destruction, escalating the legal fight now.
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- Apple reveals 'shocking evidence' from ex-employee's MacBook in OpenAI suitHackerNewsSep 1
- Apple accuses OpenAI of destroying evidence
Apple is pushing for "expedited discovery" in its legal battle against OpenAI over concerns the company is actively destroying evidence, as reported earlier by Bloomberg. In a filing on Monday, Apple alleges OpenAI only just handed over a MacBook used by a former employee at the center of the lawsuit, which contained discussions about "destroying […]
The Verge AISep 1 - Apple shares ‘shocking evidence’ against former employee accused of stealing company data for OpenAI
Apple says it has evidence that a former employee destroyed evidence of data theft after learning he was under investigation.
TechCrunch AISep 1 - Apple Says OpenAI Is Destroying Evidence in Trade Secrets CaseHackerNewsSep 1
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