Apple sues OpenAI after ex-engineer's 'LOL, I found out I can access' message becomes key evidence in explosive trade secrets battle
Published on: July 12, 2026, 2:37 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Apple vs OpenAI: Apple has filed a significant lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing it of stealing trade secrets. The company alleges OpenAI orchestrated a campaign to recruit Apple's engineers and designers. A former Apple engineer's "LOL" message about accessing internal servers is a key piece of evidence. Apple claims hundreds of employees left for OpenAI's hardware business. The lawsuit seeks to hold OpenAI accountable for its alleged actions.
