OpenAI has hit back against Apple's trade secrets lawsuit, arguing that the tech giant's lax security practices actually weaken their case. In a strategic move, OpenAI points out that Apple allowed employees to use personal iCloud accounts for work and failed to properly revoke access when they left the company.

The filings include text message records showing an Apple manager remained logged into the personal iCloud account of former engineer Chang Liu after his departure, further highlighting Apple's internal information management issues. OpenAI argues these practices suggest that any alleged theft was more a case of misplaced trust than trade secret espionage.

But it’s not just about security; OpenAI also claims that Apple has failed to specify which 'trade secrets' were allegedly stolen. Instead, they refer to the broader product development process, hinting at a hidden motive: using legal action as leverage against its competitors rather than focusing on innovation.

This latest twist in the tech war between the two companies raises questions about the true nature of trade secrets and the role of security practices in protecting them. Whether OpenAI’s defense holds up or not remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Apple's internal chaos might just be its own worst enemy on this front.