Apple’s lawsuit is already hurting OpenAI, long before a verdict

Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging theft of hardware trade secrets, which is causing operational disruptions at OpenAI even before any legal verdict. The lawsuit compels OpenAI to implement stricter legal and internal controls, potentially slowing its development of hardware products, including an anticipated iPhone rival. The case also highlights significant employee movement from Apple to OpenAI, intensifying concerns over intellectual property and competitive advantage.