Apple has initiated legal action against OpenAI, seeking significant penalties after discovering a 'rare' bug that allowed a former employee, who joined OpenAI, to access confidential information on Apple's servers for weeks post-termination. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, includes requests for injunctions to prevent OpenAI from utilizing the allegedly stolen information. Apple claims that OpenAI conspired with ex-employees to unlawfully expedite the development of AI-powered devices comparable to the iPhone. The company identified the bug during an investigation into communications between current employee Yu-Ting 'Alyssa' Peng and former engineer Chang Liu, who had worked on sensitive product development at Apple for eight years.
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Ars Technica· Ashley Belanger· Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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