Apple Sues OpenAI

Apple 起訴 OpenAI

Jul 11, 2026, 20:23

Introduction

Apple is taking OpenAI to court. Apple says OpenAI stole its secret information to make new computer hardware.

Apple 正將 OpenAI 告上法庭。Apple 表示 OpenAI 盜取其機密資訊以開發新的電腦硬體。

Main Body

Apple says OpenAI took its workers. These workers gave OpenAI secret files and parts. One person used a computer to steal files before they left the company.

Apple 表示 OpenAI 挖走了其員工。這些員工將機密文件和零件交給了 OpenAI。其中一人在離開公司前，利用電腦盜取了文件。

Apple also says OpenAI used a factory. The factory copied a special way to make metal. OpenAI told the factory that Apple said it was okay, but Apple did not say yes.

Apple 還表示 OpenAI 使用了一家工廠。該工廠複製了一種特殊的金屬製造方法。OpenAI 告訴該工廠 Apple 已表示同意，但 Apple 並未同意。

Apple and OpenAI were partners in 2024. They put ChatGPT in Apple products. Now, the two companies are angry and do not agree.

Apple 與 OpenAI 在 2024 年曾是合作夥伴。他們將 ChatGPT 整合進 Apple 產品中。如今，兩家公司關係惡化且意見分歧。

Conclusion

This legal fight is a big problem for OpenAI. It might stop OpenAI from selling shares of the company to the public.

這場法律鬥爭對 OpenAI 來說是一個大問題。它可能會阻止 OpenAI 向公眾出售公司股份。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Action' Pattern

In this story, we see how to describe things that happened in the past. Look at these words:

Sues (Now) $\rightarrow$ Took (Past)
Say (Now) $\rightarrow$ Said (Past)
Give (Now) $\rightarrow$ Gave (Past)

Why this matters for A2: To tell a story, you cannot just use 'now' words. You need 'before' words.

Easy Examples from the text:

"OpenAI took its workers." (They did this before).
"Apple did not say yes." (This is how we say 'no' in the past).

Quick Tip: When you see did not, the next action word stays simple. $→$ Correct: did not say $→$ Wrong: did not said

Vocabulary Learning

sues (v.)

To take a person or company to court to get money or help.

Example:The man sues the company because he was hurt at work.

court (n.)

The place where a judge decides if someone broke the law.

Example:The lawyer spoke to the judge in court.

hardware (n.)

The physical parts of a computer, like the screen or keyboard.

Example:I need to buy new hardware for my gaming computer.

factory (n.)

A large building where machines make things in large numbers.

Example:The car factory makes one thousand cars every day.

partners (n.)

Two people or companies that work together to do something.

Example:The two business partners opened a new cafe together.

shares (n.)

Small parts of a company that people can buy and sell.

Example:He bought shares in the company to make more money.

public (adj.)

Connected to all people, not private.

Example:The park is a public place for everyone to use.

Practice A2 words in a crossword→