Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of hardware secrets

Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of using former Apple engineers to steal trade secrets for its hardware plans. The suit also names Jony Ive's IO Products (acquired by OpenAI in 2025) and two specific ex-Apple employees now at OpenAI.

Why it matters: The legal fight signals rising tension as OpenAI moves into consumer hardware, a market Apple dominates.