Judge orders OpenAI to turn over hiring records in Apple trade secrets case | TechCrunch

The short version
A judge has ruled that Apple can access OpenAI’s hiring records related to former Apple employees amid a trade secrets lawsuit.
Key takeaways
- Apple can review OpenAI's interview materials with ex-Apple staff.
- The court allowed expedited access to hiring documents and private messages.
- OpenAI is developing a hardware device that may compete with the iPhone.
Overall sentiment
NeutralThe ruling is procedural and does not favor one party over the other.
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