TechTECH TONIGHT

OpenAI alleges ex-employee took files to Apple

OpenAI alleges an ex-employee took confidential files to Apple, and Ukraine says new Starlink limits have disrupted its military operations; the allegation is unproven.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on Late Night BBN
Published 11:37 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Photo: Apple Inc. — Photo: Arne Müseler · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons · altered by BBN, shared under CC BY-SA 3.0 de

At a glance

First reported by WSJ: “Apple Closes Above the $5 Trillion Mark”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:37 PM ET on Late Night BBN, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Apple, OpenAI.
BBN covered this story before: OpenAI Alleges Ex-Employee Took Confidential Files to Apple (October 14).

The real story

The reporting behind this segment. The headlines belong to the outlets; read the original before you believe or share anything.

WSJApple Closes Above the $5 Trillion Mark

What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSince Apple closed above five trillion dollars, OpenAI now alleges an ex-employee took confidential files over to Apple. Alleged, to be clear, and nothing proven.

▶ Watch BBN liveMore Tech →

Aired onLate Night BBNThe weird hourAbout the show →