Apple filed suit against OpenAI on September 21, 2026, accusing it of stealing internal information and product plans as Apple designers decamp to OpenAI, where Jony Ive is working with Sam Altman on new products. OpenAI calls the conduct normal business and job interviews. Apple has since asked the judge to block OpenAI from using any allegedly stolen information, and it wants access to OpenAI's upcoming device to check for Apple materials. No filings in the case mention Jony Ive, who is leading design of that product.