Apple Trade Secret Lawsuit Targets OpenAI Hardware Plans and Talent Drain

By Anthony Ha · TechCrunch · 2026-07-19

TechCrunch reports that Apple has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging a systematic effort to extract proprietary information through former employees. The complaint specifically names chief hardware officer Tang Tan and claims that over 400 workers have migrated from

TechCrunch reports that Apple has initiated legal action against OpenAI, alleging a systematic effort to extract proprietary information through former employees. The complaint specifically names chief hardware officer Tang Tan and claims that over 400 workers have migrated from