For a quarter-century, he was the unsung hero, Apple's most crucial engineer, yet largely unknown. Now, this quiet force has stepped into the spotlight, becoming the central figure in the company's most significant legal battle, a dramatic shift from his behind-the-scenes role.

Link to: https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/10/apple-sues-openai-trade-secret-theft/

The iPhone-maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over confidential presentations, secret prototypes, and key supplier details.