# Chang Liu

Type: Person

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Apple Targets 40 Ex-Staff at $100B Startup OpenAI, Chilling Key Hiring Pipeline
2026-07-17 15:42:15 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

For startups, Apple’s legal letters to 40 ex-employees at OpenAI signal a potential crackdown on hiring from Big Tech. The case highlights how aggressively incumbents can pursue claims when large numbers of staff leave, putting growth-stage companies at risk.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/apple-openai-startup-hiring-chill-40

### 2 Former Apple Employees Drag Jony Ive’s Startup into Trade Secret Lawsuit
2026-07-10 23:21:34 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive's IO Products highlights the legal risks startups face when hiring talent from established tech giants, potentially derailing funding and growth.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/apple-openai-startup-lawsuit

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