Apple vs. Open AI Explained: The Battle for AI Gadgets Begins With a Juicy Lawsuit

Ah, so that's why we didn't hear about ChatGPT at WWDC this year.

Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI is full of astonishing accusations and details, with Apple alleging it uncovered a pattern of theft of Apple's trade secrets. Apple's complaint mostly points the finger at a few ex-Apple employees that now work at OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT.

OpenAI has faced quite a number of lawsuits lately on how it does business, but Apple's suit brings a different twist. If this case goes to trial, it could reveal the secret hardware that OpenAI has long teased. A trial could seek damages if Apple's work is being used to help develop some sort of rival AI device. Would a lawsuit spill the beans on a device -- or several devices -- before OpenAI is ready to launch?

Watch this: Apple vs. OpenAI: These Lawsuit Details Are Wild

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