Find XO: Recruitment or Theft? What Apple vs OpenAI Lawsuit Asks Founders (ft.com)

- On July 10, Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, io Products, hardware head Tang Tan, and former employee Chang Liu for alleged trade secret theft. - The claims include requiring candidates to bring parts to interviews and coaching departing employees on bypassing security protocols. OpenAI has over 400 former Apple employees. - Small teams lack legal and security buffers, so even one piece of material from a previous employer can destabilize the entire company. - It is necessary to maintain documented boundaries when hiring experienced staff.