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Apple is getting this wrong
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Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI involved a miscommunication where their outside lawyers emailed the wrong person due to a mix-up with two similar Asian last names. Apple initially claimed they contacted OpenAI in February but later admitted the error after it was pointed out.
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- Concern: OpenAI's blog post feels like a juvenile rant rather than a professional statement, raising eyebrows about their communication strategy.
- Concern: The emotional tone of the blog post is seen as amateurish, which is surprising for a company of OpenAI's stature.
- Concern: Commenters are skeptical about OpenAI's claims, suggesting the evidence presented is flimsy and doesn’t support their narrative.
- Concern: There’s a sense that OpenAI is resorting to public opinion manipulation since they may not have a strong legal case against Apple.