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U.S. court orders OpenAI to hand over interview records for ex-Apple hires in Apple trade secrets suit (report)

Announced October 13, 2026

Verified (fact)

A U.S. federal judge ruled that Apple can access OpenAI's interview records for former Apple employees. Private messages and testimony from key figures in the case must also be produced.

Why it matters (interpretation)

As competition for AI talent spills into trade secret litigation, the legal risk of moving staff between big tech companies is growing.

Confidence medium · official source pending

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