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Apple Gains Access to OpenAI Interview Records in Trade Secrets Dispute
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Firstpost•14-10-2026, 08:04
Apple Gains Access to OpenAI Interview Records in Trade Secrets Dispute
- •A US judge has ordered OpenAI to fast-track the disclosure of interview records and documents linked to its recruitment of former Apple employees.
- •The legal dispute centers on Apple allegations that departing staff took confidential information and trade secrets to OpenAI.
- •The court approved depositions and access to private LINE messages for former Apple staff now working at OpenAI, including top hardware executives.
- •While granting faster access to recruitment materials, the judge rejected broader Apple demands for OpenAI research and development files for now.
Key Questions Answered
US District Judge Edward Davila ordered OpenAI to speed up the disclosure of documents linked to its recruitment of former Apple employees, directing the company to provide already gathered documents within five days and remaining material within 14 days.
The legal proceedings involve Chang Liu, Alyssa Peng, and Tang Yew Tan, OpenAI's chief hardware officer, all of whom previously worked at Apple and were approved for depositions by the judge.
Judge Davila declined to expedite the production of OpenAI research and development material concerning specific technical areas like metal finishes and power management, while also rejecting broader requests covering hardware research and post-joining work details.
