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OpenAI files reply in support of dismissing of x.Ai's US trade secret claim

( April 21, 2026, 22:31 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: OpenAI filed a reply in support of its motion to dismiss xAI’s second amended US complaint accusing it of stealing its trade secrets to gain an unfair advantage in developing artificial intelligence technology, arguing that xAI’s defense relies solely on speculative inferences and implausible information and belief allegations about an alleged presentation during a job interview. “This is not surprising: xAI unsuccessfully sought a stay on the premise that it would be prejudiced if it had to amend its first amended complaint without discovery. But as the court recognized, xAI should have investigated before filing suit. It is now abundantly clear that xAI, all too eager to intimidate the employees who were (and still are) fleeing in droves, rushed to bring this lawsuit against OpenAI before having any grounds to do so,” OpenAI said.See attached file. ...

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