Apple and OpenAI's lawsuit is a reminder that not everything from your old job is yours to bring
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High-profile IP disputes between AI and platform companies are a warning shot — trade secret boundaries are tightening, especially around models and data. Audit what your teams carry between roles and vendors, and formalize policies now before you’re forced to by litigation.
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