OpenAI has filed a motion in a US federal court to dismiss Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit, arguing that the iPhone maker failed to identify any specific confidential information that was allegedly misappropriated. The AI firm contends that it has “no use, need or desire” for Apple’s trade secrets and is developing its consumer hardware independently.
In its court filing, OpenAI stated that Apple’s complaint lacks a clear description of the stolen trade secrets and does not explain how any such secrets were used. The company emphasized that the information Apple references is either publicly available or does not qualify as trade secrets under the law.
The legal dispute stems from Apple’s allegations that OpenAI and several former Apple employees took confidential hardware-related information when they joined the AI company. Apple has also requested a preliminary injunction to prevent OpenAI from using any alleged confidential information during the litigation.
OpenAI dismissed these claims as baseless, asserting that there is no evidence the company obtained, disclosed, or used any trade secrets. The firm further argued that Apple is leveraging the lawsuit to mask its own challenges in attracting engineering talent and keeping pace with AI advancements.
Despite the legal battle, the two companies continue to collaborate in some areas. Apple integrates ChatGPT into Siri through its Apple Intelligence service, and iPhone users can access ChatGPT via iOS.
The court will now decide whether to dismiss the case. If the motion is denied, the lawsuit will proceed alongside Apple’s request for a preliminary injunction. This case highlights the intensifying competition between tech giants in artificial intelligence and consumer hardware development.