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OpenAI claims an ex-employee took its product plans and presented them to Apple

OpenAI claims a former employee took more than 100 files related to its product plans before joining Apple.

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The Verge reports: OpenAI claims a former employee took more than 100 files related to its product plans before joining Apple.

In a document filed on Wednesday, OpenAI accuses the unnamed employee of sending this information to a personal account and then presenting it to Apple leadership, including the vice president of the company's operations in Asia.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Apple, OpenAI and Asia.

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United States · Americas
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Apple, OpenAI, Asia
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Technology

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