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OpenAI agreed not to use trade secrets Apple claims were stolen by defecting employees. A federal judge said he was highly likely to side with Apple. The judge can enforce the agreement. OpenAI must collect forensic images of 14 employees’ devices. The images may contain Apple’s confidential information. The hearing took place on Wednesday.

What changed

OpenAI could use any data held by former Apple employees.

What it unlocks

Apple can seek a court order to enforce the agreement.

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