Tuesday, 1 September, 2026
Silicon Secrets Siphoned? Apple Accuses Ex-Engineer of Feeding AI Startup
By TechShots Studio
Apple has accused former engineer Chang Liu of stealing proprietary power converter circuit schematics after leaving to join OpenAI. According to a federal court filing, forensic analysis revealed Liu downloaded confidential files and used Apple’s circuit plans to train an AI agent in simulation software. Apple also alleges Liu instructed a colleague to destroy evidence after an internal investigation began, prompting calls for expedited court discovery.