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IT Home reported on October 28 that, according to a report today by technology outlet 9To5Mac, there has been a recent development in Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI: a judge has approved Apple's request to expand the scope of discovery.
IT Home learned from the original report that Apple is suing OpenAI and io Products, as well as two former employees, Chang Liu and Tang Tan, in this case for allegedly stealing trade secrets.
Judge Edward Davila has now allowed Apple to obtain certain internal documents, discovery evidence, and employee testimony ahead of schedule. These include records of Chang Liu's use of ChatGPT, Claude, and Codex; devices Chang Liu and Tang Tan used to access and store Apple's confidential information; and testimony from personnel at OpenAI and io Products concerning Apple information, involving batteries, power management, and metal surface treatment, among other matters.
However, the judge did not grant all of Apple's requests, including detailed information about OpenAI's own devices and accounts and records of internal investigations. The defendants have up to 14 days to submit records and respond to Apple's questions.