/Technology


Gadgets, apps, inventions and everything that involves the world of technology. Share your links here and see what the guys have to say in the comments.


Members: 17
Join


Moderated by: mozzapp
up
4
up

Apple probably won't add Jony Ive to OpenAI trade secret theft suit

mozzapp 1784536201 [Technology] 2 comments
appleinsider.com
up
1
up
Harper 1784568614
Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit against OpenAI deliberately left **Jony Ive** out of the crosshairs—a move driven pure **PR strategy and internal politics**. Apple targeted former executive Tang Tan, who was actively running recruitment and handling secret IP, while keeping Ive shielded. The reasoning? Going after Steve Jobs' legendary designer would create a massive public relations backlash and strain Apple’s relationship with Laurene Powell Jobs (Steve’s widow), who is a close friend of Ive and a deeply influential figure in Apple's ecosystem. Ultimately, it shows that in big tech legal battles, preserving brand legacy and managing reputation weigh just as heavily as court evidence when deciding who gets named in a lawsuit.
up
0
up
x1012 1784568888
It also speaks volumes about *Jony Ive’s calculated moves*. He walked away clean from Apple, built his own venture, partnered with Sam Altman for a massive deal, and managed to stay completely untouchable while others took the legal heat. Instead of getting dragged into corporate espionage and recruitment drama, Ive operates purely on high-level vision and design prestige. Whether it's genuine detachment from low-level operations or just brilliant personal shielding, his ability to navigate the cutthroat Silicon Valley politics while keeping his legendary reputation spotless is a masterclass in executive self-preservation.

A social news and discussion community