Former Apple employee Chang Liu allegedly exploited an authentication bug to steal confidential files on unreleased products after joining OpenAI in 2026, prompting Apple to sue and seek a jury trial.

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Apple is suing OpenAI, alleging a former employee named Chang Liu exploited an unknown authentication bug to access Apple's confidential network after leaving for OpenAI in early 2026, stealing dozens of files about unreleased products and technical specs. Apple has since fixed the vulnerability and is seeking a jury trial.

Apple says former employee exploited ‘rare’ bug to download confidential files after leaving for OpenAI

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