Apple is seeking a preliminary injunction against OpenAI, aiming to prevent the AI company from developing products using Apple's technology. Apple claims more former employees may be involved in trade secret theft, expanding its legal action to include OpenAI, its foundation, and io, a startup co-founded by Jony Ive. The company's investigation has identified 11 other former Apple employees potentially involved, beyond previously named individuals like Chang Liu and Tang Yew Tan.

New filings suggest former employees met with accused individuals and discussed confidential Apple information and unannounced products. Some even took screenshots of proprietary documents before interviews at OpenAI. Apple also notes that multiple ex-employees now at OpenAI have contacted them about returning company devices, indicating potential broader involvement.

Apple is pushing for expedited discovery, believing there's good cause to suspect wider intellectual property theft. OpenAI denies the allegations, stating they do not possess or want Apple's trade secrets and are focused on innovation. They have also pointed to alleged inaccuracies and misrepresentations in Apple's filings.