Tech Brew Ride Home · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
OpenAI has responded to Apple's trade secrets lawsuit by publishing a blog post titled "Apple is getting this wrong," disputing the allegations and sharing iMessages and emails. The company argues that Apple's claims are careless and aggressive, and that the former Apple employees who joined OpenAI did not improperly use confidential information. OpenAI specifically refutes Apple's claims regarding former employee Chang Liew's access to company data after his departure.
“Apple is getting this wrong”
“Apple's lawsuit accusing it of stealing trade secrets is, quote, careless, aggressive, and oddly personal.”
“Apple accuses Chang Liew of accessing Apple confidential information after leaving the company, but only now admits that Apple employees reached out to him and asked for his help to locate this information.”