Apple paints a damning picture of OpenAI's interview process
Sam Altman (right) with former Apple designer Jony Ive (left) (Image credit: OpenAI / IO) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Yesterday we brought…
Sam Altman (right) with former Apple designer Jony Ive (left) (Image credit: OpenAI / IO) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Yesterday we brought you the news that Apple's relationship with OpenAI has turned ugly, with the Cupertino company suing the AI brand and accusing it of stealing trade secrets. And a closer look at Apple's filing reveals wild details about OpenAI's interview process that are huge if true.Apple says that OpenAI hired at least two previous Apple employees who continued to access sensitive information whilst working for the AI company. As reported by Moneywise, Chang Liu, a senior system electrical engineer at Apple for eight years, moved to Apple in January. "He discovered a security bug let him still reach the company's confidential hardware files, and rather than report it, he exploited it and coached a colleague still inside Apple on how to copy materials without tripping the security team." OpenAI is accused of stealing trade secrets from Apple (Image credit: Apple)Tang Tan, who served for 24 years at Apple and was most recently vice president of the Apple Watch, moved to Jony Ive's io in 2024. That company was acquired by OpenAI last year. Apple's lawsuit claims that Tan solicited trade secrets during interviews with former Apple employees for roles at OpenAI. As reported by The Verge, one employee was asked about "a top-secret project for an unreleased new Apple product."Latest Videos FromWatch full video here: Tan is also accused of asking former Apple employees to bring hardware components for "show and tell" sessions, with one message left on an Apple device suggesting Tan asked one candidate to "“bring some parts [she] worked on”. Tan is also accused of asking them to prepare "Technical Deep Dive" presentations on hardware they worked on.Time will tell how the lawsuit plays out, but it currently paints a pretty damning portrait of OpenAI's, or at least Tan's interview process. In a statement to several publications, OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri has said, “We have no interest in other companies’ trade secrets. We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere.”Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors TOPICS Daniel JohnDesign EditorDaniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles. He has interviewed leaders and designers at brands including Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Daniel's debut book of short stories and poems was published in 2018, and his comedy newsletter is a Substack Bestseller. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES1Meta's "regret" over its scrapped AI tool is like a burglar apologising for the mess2The Audeze Maxwell 2 (ANC) is low key the cleverest gaming headset on sale3"We have the opportunity to change the way we use computers" - Lenovo's design chief on AI, modularity, and the death of the keyboard4It's not all about Wix: These are my 3 favourite Wix alternatives5The ultimate advert quiz: think you know your 1950s ads?Source: Creative Bloq AI — Published — Category: Image AI