Trade Secrets OpenAI claims ex-employee sent Apple confidential data amid wider spying woes AI lab accuses former staffer of sending hundreds of files to iPhone manufacturer iStock.com/nayuki Image Freya Gilbert Deputy Editor Thursday 15 October 2026 It’s been a turbulent week at OpenAI, after it accused a former employee of sending “highly confidential” documents to Apple’s senior leadership and US prosecutors arrested and charged an ex-engine Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Trade Secrets Apple accuses OpenAI of orchestrating a “pattern of theft” of trade secrets Whistleblowing OpenAI denies it fired staff for raising safety concerns Trade Secrets Ex-Googler faces more charges in AI espionage case Politics Secret agent menace: should firms be concerned by spying claims?