OpenAI asks for Apple's trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without 'adequate investigation' - 9to5Mac

OpenAI wants Apple’s trade-secrets case thrown out

OpenAI seeks to dismiss Apple's lawsuit over 400+ departing engineers, claiming talent acquisition is lawful, not trade-secret theft. Outcome sets precedent on IP portability; affects M&A risk, hiring strategy, and OpenAI's IPO path.