A U.S. judge ordered OpenAI to expedite the release of documents in a legal case filed by Apple, which accuses the company of trade secrets misappropriation. The ruling by District Judge Edward Davila also requires early depositions from three former Apple employees involved in the case. The court highlighted concerns about potential evidence destruction, including communications about wiping Apple-owned devices. This decision does not rule on the alleged misappropriation itself, and OpenAI denies any intention to acquire Apple’s trade secrets. OpenAI faces pressure regarding its IPO timeline and valuation targets as a result of this legal development.
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