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Whatever You Say Bounces Off Me and Sticks to You

Source: Daring FireballJohn GruberOctober 18, 2026
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According to a Reuters report cited in this opinion piece, OpenAI claims an ex-employee who joined Apple transferred more than 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account and later made a presentation about it to senior Apple leadership months ago. OpenAI expressed concern that its trade secrets and confidential information may now be circulating within Apple, potentially influencing the company's own AI product development. The filing mentions Apple's recent HomeView product launch this week. The author adds satirical commentary comparing OpenAI's defense to a childhood retort.

Key points

  • Former OpenAI employee transferred 100+ confidential files to personal account
  • Employee presented unreleased product details to Apple senior leadership
  • OpenAI alleges trade secrets now influence Apple's product development
  • Lawsuit filed in US federal court in San Jose, California

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