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OpenAI Responds After Being Sued by Apple

Apple OpenAIOpenAI has responded after being sued by Apple over alleged theft of the iPhone maker's trade secrets.

"We have no interest in other companies' trade secrets," said OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri. "We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere."

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mikethebigo Avatar
5 weeks ago
John Gruber:

Let’s say I think you stole my wallet. I approach a police officer and tell him my suspicion and describe the evidence that makes me think you have my wallet in your pocket. “Is that his wallet in your pocket?” the cop asks.

“I have no interest in other people’s wallets” would be a rather curious answer.
Score: 69 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago
"We have no interest in other companies secrets which is why we hired 400 ex-Apple employees."
Score: 47 Votes (Like | Disagree)
5 weeks ago
Hmm. Reads like ai. Even their public statements are fake.
Score: 41 Votes (Like | Disagree)
963852741 Avatar
5 weeks ago
Standard BS response.
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Will Co Avatar
5 weeks ago
Oh. That's OK then. Nothing to worry about. Nothing to see here. Glad that's all cleared up.
Score: 34 Votes (Like | Disagree)
eldaaran Avatar
5 weeks ago
For a company whose entire business is built around stealing the collective intellectual property of humanity and then charging a fee to access it, Open AI chose quite possibly the most hypocritical rebuttal imaginable.
Score: 32 Votes (Like | Disagree)