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Apple seeks court injunction against OpenAI in trade secret case
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Fusion42 · 4 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple has requested a preliminary injunction in a U.S. court to prevent former employees and OpenAI from using its trade secrets, alleging risk of irreparable harm. The legal dispute focuses on control over future AI devices that could replace traditional smartphone functions.
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Legal battles over AI device control are intensifying in the US, signalling tighter scrutiny on IP in AI hardware. Founders building AI devices must now prepare for escalating legal risks around trade secrets and proprietary tech.
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