Apple claims that even more ex-employees may have given trade secrets to OpenAI - Engadget

The company is requesting expedited discovery in an ongoing lawsuit. Apple has claimed that even more former employees may have given trade secrets to OpenAI, according to a report by TechCrunch. The company is seeking a preliminary injunction in its case against OpenAI, which would stop the AI company from moving forward with the development of any devices that are suspected of being based on Apple's technology. Apple is requesting expedited discovery to get to the bottom of things, according to a recent court filing. The company had already accused Chang Liu, a former senior system electrical engineer, and Tang Yew Tan, a former VP, of sharing trade secrets with OpenAI. Now, Apple claims that an internal investigation has revealed 11 other former employees that may have been witness to or directly involved with the suspected shenanigans. This, along with the request for expedited discovery, seems to suggest that the company has new evidence pointing to misconduct. Apple says another former employee met with Chang Liu ahead of an interview at OpenAI "and discussed with them during that meeting Apple proprietary information relating to unannounced products." The filing also states