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Apple sues OpenAI over trade secret theft

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former Apple employees, alleging they stole confidential information and exploited an authentication bug. OpenAI has publicly responded by publishing private emails and disputing Apple's claims as careless and inaccurate.

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