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Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging the AI Company Stole Trade Secrets

July 10, 2026

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Apple Sues OpenAI, Alleging Trade Secret Theft

Apple has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and two of its top executives, accusing the AI company of stealing trade secrets to develop competing devices. The suit names OpenAI's chief hardware officer and a member of its technical staff. OpenAI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Wall Street Journal's parent company News Corp has a content deal with OpenAI.

The lawsuit is the latest flashpoint between two of the most powerful companies in technology, as competition in artificial intelligence hardware and software intensifies. Apple alleges that OpenAI took confidential information as part of its effort to develop competing devices, though the specific details of what was taken have not been publicly disclosed.

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  • 1 (01:10) **Apple Sues OpenAI Over Trade Secrets** - Apple files a civil suit alleging OpenAI stole confidential information to develop competing devices; two OpenAI staffers are named, including the chief hardware officer.
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  • 3 (02:22) **China Factory Fire Kills 28; Rocket Recovery Milestone** - A shoe factory fire in southeastern China kills at least 28, the latest in a string of fatal industrial accidents.
  • 4 (03:55) **Delta Q2 Revenue Rises 19%, Profit Falls** - CEO Ed Bastian says travel demand remains strong despite rising airfares, noting fares are still 10-15% below average CPI.
  • 5 (04:44) **Potential Bidding War for EasyJet** - EasyJet agreed to a potential $7.6 billion takeover by Apollo, after agreeing in principle to a $7 billion deal with Castle Lake on Monday.
  • 6 (05:14) **Ryanair Emergency Landing After Window Dislodges** - A window came loose shortly after takeoff in Greece, pulling a passenger’s head through the opening; his wife and others pulled him back inside.
  • 7 (06:44) **Trump Flew Older Air Force One Over Security Concerns** - Trump flew an older plane home from the NATO summit because his new luxury plane lacked defensive capabilities; Israeli intelligence about a possible Iranian plot factored in.

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P.M. Edition for July 10. Apple’s lawsuit also names one of OpenAI’s top executives, a former Apple employee. Plus, Israeli intelligence about a possible plot to kill President Trump made U.S. officials concerned about a lack of defensive capabilities on the new Air Force One. The success of films like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” means Hollywood is combing sites like YouTube and Reddit for the next big horror hit. WSJ entertainment reporter Ben Fritz discusses who’s making money from that and what risks there are for film studios. And South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix pops in its U.S. market debut. Alex Ossola hosts.


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