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Apple Seeks Injunction to Block OpenAI Access to Data

8/4/2026

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  • Apple asked a judge for a preliminary injunction to block OpenAI and Apple staff from its data.
  • Apple named engineer Chang Liu and design VP Tang Yew Tan and sought depositions of them, two OpenAI staff, and OpenAI representatives.
  • OpenAI called the injunction request false and unnecessary, saying Apple counsel mistakenly emailed the wrong person after confusing surnames and that no discussion occurred.