OpenAI has asked a US federal court to dismiss Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, arguing that the iPhone maker has failed to identify any confidential information that was allegedly misappropriated.
In a court filing, OpenAI said it had "no use, need or desire" for Apple's trade secrets and is developing its consumer hardware independently. The company argued that Apple's complaint does not identify any specific trade secret or explain how it was allegedly used.
The filing is the latest development in the legal dispute between the two companies as competition in artificial intelligence and consumer hardware intensifies.
Apple sued OpenAI and several former Apple employees, alleging they took confidential information related to the company's hardware projects before joining the AI firm.
OpenAI denied the claims by stating that the Apple complaint lacks any description of the stolen trade secrets and how they were misappropriated.
The company claimed that the complaint contains vague accusations instead of evidence needed for a trade secret lawsuit. In OpenAI’s filing, the mentioned information is either public or cannot be considered trade secrets.
OpenAI told the court it is building its hardware products using its own technology and has no reason to rely on Apple's confidential information.
The firm argued that Apple’s claims are baseless and there is absolutely no proof that OpenAI obtained, disclosed, or used any trade secrets. Additionally, the company argued that the lawsuit filed by Apple should be dismissed because it does not meet the required legal standard for such claims.
Additionally, OpenAI claimed that Apple is using the lawsuit as an escape route for its own difficulties, which include attracting engineering talent and staying abreast of developments in artificial intelligence.
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Apple has also requested a preliminary injunction against OpenAI to prevent any use of any confidential information by OpenAI during the litigation process. OpenAI has rejected the petition stating that the allegations made by Apple are groundless.
While being involved in a legal battle, the two corporations keep cooperating. Apple incorporates ChatGPT to Siri via Apple Intelligence service, and iPhone owners can also access ChatGPT via iOS.
The court will make a decision regarding the feasibility of this lawsuit. If OpenAI's motion is denied, the case will continue along with Apple's request for a preliminary injunction.