A federal judge ruled that Apple can see OpenAI’s hiring materials linked to former Apple employees who interviewed for OpenAI’s consumer hardware and robotics teams. OpenAI must provide already‑collected documents within five days and any other related items within 14 days. The order also allows Apple to view private LINE messages and depose three former Apple staff now at OpenAI. Apple’s request for broader hardware research was denied, though it may try a narrower request later.
Why it matters
The disclosure could reveal how OpenAI recruited talent and possibly used Apple‑specific knowledge, impacting the legal battle over alleged trade‑secret theft.
