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Apple Accuses OpenAI of Systematic Hardware Secret Theft, Former Partners Now Arch Enemies
BlockBeatsJul 11, 2026
Apple has sued OpenAI, its hardware lead Tang Tan, and former Apple engineer Chang Liu, accusing the three parties of organized theft of Apple's trade secrets to develop OpenAI's proprietary hardware. Apple alleges that OpenAI encouraged Apple employees to provide unreleased product information, parts, and design drawings during interviews. Employees planning to switch jobs were also instructed to conceal their destination to avoid Apple prematurely revoking internal access.
Liu joined OpenAI in January this year. Apple accuses him of downloading dozens of confidential files before his departure, including unreleased product information, technical specifications, and project data.Tan, who was responsible for the design of products such as the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, later co-founded a hardware company, io Products, after leaving Apple. OpenAI acquired this company for $6.5 billion last year.Apple has demanded that OpenAI cease using and destroy the relevant materials, and also redesign any unreleased products that may incorporate Apple's technology. In response, OpenAI stated that the company has "no interest" in the trade secrets of other companies and will continue to focus on developing innovative technology that benefits global users.The two companies had previously been collaborating, integrating ChatGPT into Siri and Apple Intelligence. Now, with OpenAI venturing into in-house hardware development, the former partners have turned into legal adversaries.[Dynamic Beating]
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