How is it that the departure of well-known Apple designer Jony Ive undermined departmental resilience so much that former Apple staffers are now accused of stealing trade secrets and covering up the crime?
Forensic evidence
The latest chapter in the ongoing litigation between Apple and OpenAI involves fresh accusations by Apple that former engineer Chang Liu not only attempted to destroy evidence but also created an AI agent to run simulations based on confidential Apple circuit board schematics.
None of these claims look good, and it’s doubtful Apple would make them if it doesn’t think they can be proved. Apple wants to obtain expedited discovery in the case, which OpenAI claims to be “meritless.” The next big date will be Oct. 1, when Judge Edward J. Davila will need to weigh OpenAI’s denials against Apple’s forensic evidence.
It is interesting that much of OpenAI’s defense seems to revolve around what I call the “cookie jar” argument that it only took information from Apple because Apple’s protections weren’t strong enough in the first place. Perhaps the judge will take the attitude that a loose lid does not justify fingers in the jar, even if it is proved that the lid was actually loose in the first place.
