# OpenAI says no evidence supports Apple's trade secret claims AI giant responds in detail to Apple's lawsuit allegations. - **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://brifing.si/source/59447403-ce5b-427c-8132-8614f549929a) - **Published:** 2026-07-14 - **Topic:** [Business](https://brifing.si/c/business) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/c44f15dd-1d84-4922-8772-3e9cd58e1e19 ## Origins of the lawsuit Apple filed a lawsuit last Friday accusing OpenAI and some former employees of stealing confidential hardware information to advance OpenAI's consumer device goals. This move caused significant waves in the tech industry. ## OpenAI's initial response OpenAI's Director of Strategic Communications Drew Pusateri stated on X that the company 'has no interest in other companies' trade secrets,' emphasizing their focus on building innovative technology that empowers people globally. ## Official statement According to Bloomberg, OpenAI's official statement said they take the allegations seriously but aren't aware of any evidence supporting the lawsuit. The company reiterated its belief in fair competition and employees' freedom to choose workplaces. ## Apple's allegations Apple's lawsuit claims former employees took proprietary files, hardware information, and other confidential materials when leaving. Unlike California laws, Apple cites information theft rather than preventing employees from working for competitors. ## Missing details OpenAI hasn't yet provided detailed responses to the allegations or explained any internal measures taken. So far, the only substantive public account comes from Apple's submitted examples and documentation. ## Expected developments In coming days, OpenAI is expected to file its detailed response to the lawsuit, presenting its first comprehensive legal rebuttal to Apple's claims. This case could redefine intellectual property boundaries in the tech sector. ## Sources covering this story - https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/14/openai-says-it-has-seen-no-evidence-supporting-apples-trade-secret-theft-claims/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._