Apple has issued preservation letters to 40 former employees now at OpenAI, urging them to retain documents tied to their Apple tenure amid a potential trade-secret lawsuit.
Apple has asked ex-employees now at OpenAI to preserve records
Jul 18, 2026
11:36 am
What's the storyApple has sent preservation letters to around 40 former employees now working at OpenAI.
The Financial Times reports that Apple's legal team has asked these individuals to preserve all documents and communications related to their time at Apple before leaving for OpenAI.
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It's the latest salvo in the ongoing legal battle between Apple and OpenAI.
Link to: https://www.ft.com/content/1b8c9d52-88a9-426b-ba47-f1811f859166?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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