Judge Orders OpenAI to Share Hiring Records With Apple

Oct 14, 2026
A federal judge ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with hiring records in its trade secret case. The ruling also allows access to certain private messages and depositions from three former Apple employees.
Judge Orders OpenAI to Share Hiring Records With Apple
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A federal judge ordered OpenAI to provide Apple with hiring records in the trade secret case in which Apple is seeking an injunction, according to TechCrunch.

The records cover interviews with former Apple employees who applied for positions in OpenAI's consumer hardware and robotics groups. They may include interview guides, scripts, technical presentations, and records of discussions involving Apple technology or components.

U.S. District Judge Edward Davila gave OpenAI five days to provide materials it has already collected and 14 days to produce other relevant records. He also approved access to certain private LINE messages and depositions of OpenAI employees Chang Liu, Alyssa Peng, and chief hardware officer Tang Yew Tan, all former Apple employees.

Davila denied expedited access to OpenAI research involving areas such as metal finishes and power management. He also rejected broader requests for hardware research and information about work created by former Apple employees at OpenAI, but allowed Apple to submit narrower requests.

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