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OpenAI Engineer’s ‘LOL’ Moment Set Stage for Legal Fight With Apple

bloomberg.com

July 11, 2026

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Summary

Apple Inc. has filed a lawsuit against former iPhone engineer Chang Liu, alleging he took a company-issued MacBook and retained access to internal information through a software bug after leaving for OpenAI. The lawsuit claims Liu maintained a close relationship with an Apple employee who continued to share confidential information.

Key Takeaways

Apple has filed a lawsuit against former engineer Chang Liu for allegedly taking a company-issued MacBook and confidential information when he left for OpenAI.
Liu is accused of maintaining a relationship with an Apple employee who continued to share internal information after his departure.
The lawsuit claims Liu possessed knowledge of a software bug that allowed him ongoing access to Apple's internal file servers.

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