Apple sues OpenAI, alleging that ex-Apple employees stole "Apple's trade secrets for the benefit of OpenAI", and says OpenAI never responded to its concerns
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Apple claiming it raised concerns with no response before suing highlights a new norm—pre-litigation outreach on talent/IP issues will become standard, and silence will be risky. If you get that letter, treat it as a board-level event, not routine HR noise.
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