OpenAI accuses employee who left for Apple of leaking plans for unreleased device — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-accuses-employee-who-left-for-apple-of-leaking-plans-for-unreleased-deviceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. OpenAI Accuses Ex-Employee of Leaking Unreleased Device Data to Applehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-accuses-employee-who-left-for-apple-of-leaking-plans-for-unreleased-devicehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/openai-accuses-employee-who-left-for-apple-of-leaking-plans-for-unreleased-device#u131820Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:41:19 +0000OpenAI has accused a former employee who left for Apple of stealing intellectual property regarding an unreleased device and sharing confidential information. The allegation surfaced in a new court filing hours before Apple and the ChatGPT maker were scheduled to face off in court. OpenAI states that a recent and ongoing forensic investigation uncovered the alleged theft. Meanwhile, a judge ordered OpenAI to turn over hiring records in the ongoing trade secrets legal battle between the two tech giants.Why it mattersThe dispute highlights intensifying competition and corporate espionage concern