OpenAI responds to Apple's lawsuit
OpenAI lawsuit response: see the claims Apple got wrong and the evidence cited Read the post for screenshots, disputed calls, and what happens next in court
OpenAI has publicly responded to a lawsuit filed by Apple, disputing several claims made by the company and saying the case was built on incorrect information.
In the post published August 3, 2026, OpenAI said Apple’s lawyers initially contacted the wrong person and later described a call that OpenAI says never happened. OpenAI also said Apple did not raise the specific allegations in the lawsuit before filing it, despite saying the matter was being resolved.
The article includes screenshots of messages and email correspondence that OpenAI says show former Apple employees were asked by Apple staff to help locate files after leaving the company. OpenAI says it does not have Apple trade secrets and does not want them, while Apple has asked the court for a preliminary injunction.