OpenAI denies merit in Apple's federal trade secret lawsuit, which names hardware chief Tang Tan and alleges prototypes were solicited from Apple employees.

Apple has sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner's foray into consumer hardware.

OpenAI has formally denied Apple's accusations of trade secret theft, following a lawsuit involving former employees and allegations of misappropriation and contract breaches.