# Apple sues OpenAI, alleging theft of trade secrets

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets related to its technology. The case highlights escalating tensions between major tech firms over intellectual property in the competitive AI sector. This lawsuit could set a precedent for how AI companies handle proprietary information and training data.

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## Sources

### Business
- [The Guardian Biz](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jul/10/apple-sues-openai-trade-secrets) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:33:21 GMT

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/13/the-wildest-allegations-in-apples-trade-secrets-lawsuit-against-openai/) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:22:10 +0000