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Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit is about who gets to define the post-smartphone era

Apple accuses OpenAI of trade secret theft involving hardware manufacturing files downloaded by former employees. The high-stakes legal battle threatens OpenAI as it navigates executive turnover and heavy cash burn following its acquisition of Jony Ive's hardware startup. For developers, the lawsuit signals rising legal friction and corporate consolidation as foundational AI labs collide with legacy tech giants over the future of personal computing.

The Verge·Jul 23, 2026

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