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Can an Apple lawsuit derail OpenAI’s hardware plans?

TechCrunchPublished Jul 19, 2026

Apple has sued OpenAI for allegedly soliciting confidential information from its current and former employees, raising concerns about potential delays in OpenAI's hardware plans, including a mobile smart speaker. OpenAI denies the allegations, and industry analysts debate whether the lawsuit will impact OpenAI's hardware ambitions and public offering.

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