OpenAI's $6.4B hardware bet faces legal fire from Apple on IPO eve
A federal trade secret lawsuit threatens to derail OpenAI’s hardware ambitions and upcoming IPO, as Apple alleges systematic theft by 400+ former employees.
Jony Ive
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2 Former Apple Employees Drag Jony Ive’s Startup into Trade Secret Lawsuit
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.
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