OpenAI swears it won't use the Apple trade secrets it seemingly admits it has

After the judge said he was "highly likely" to grant Apple's injunction, OpenAI is trying to limit the damage by volunteering not to use proprietary information while the case continues. OpenAI has volunteered to not use any Apple trade secrets, while this case continues. In July 2026 , Apple sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and after mounting evidence , the ChatGPT maker ceased denying it .