OpenAI alleges former employee sent unreleased device files to Apple

Summary

OpenAI alleges in a court filing that a former employee who left for Apple sent more than 100 files about an unreleased device to personal accounts and later presented the product to Apple leaders, according to The Guardian. 9to5Mac reports that Apple told Reuters it had found no evidence to support the allegations. The Guardian says the filing delayed a court showdown between OpenAI and Apple.

Timeline

1. Financial Times

   14 Oct 2026, 15:33 UTCSource ↗

   The Financial Times reports that OpenAI claims an employee sent secret device information to Apple.

2. 9to5Mac

   14 Oct 2026, 16:09 UTCSource ↗

   9to5Mac reports that OpenAI alleges a former employee sent more than 100 highly confidential files about an unreleased device to personal accounts, while Apple told Reuters it had found no evidence to support the allegations.

3. The Verge

   14 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports that OpenAI claims a former employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple.

4. The Guardian

   14 Oct 2026, 20:31 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that a court filing alleges the former employee sent more than 100 files about an unreleased product to a personal account and later presented it to senior Apple leaders, delaying a court showdown.

5. The Register

   15 Oct 2026, 11:46 UTCSource ↗

   The Register reports that OpenAI claims more than 100 confidential hardware-plan files followed a former employee to Apple.