Your daily briefing on what's happening in AI — from groundbreaking research to industry moves, curated from the world's most trusted sources. Here are the top stories for 2026-07-11.
1. Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'
The two companies entered into a high-profile partnership in 2024 when ChatGPT was integrated into the iPhone's operating system.
Source: Apple sues OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, says scheme was 'at every level'
2. OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company
Johannes Heidecke’s departure comes as OpenAI tries to further integrate its research and safety teams.
Source: OpenAI’s Head of Safety Is Leaving the Company
3. Would you host part of an AI data center in your home?
A solar and home energy storage company is expanding into AI data centers, but not by building one - instead, it's offering to pay its customers to put its compute units in their homes. Sunrun is launching a pilot program for a new "distributed AI compute" program that will "place numerous compute n
Source: Would you host part of an AI data center in your home?
4. Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets
Apple has sued OpenAI, alleging that engineers stole Apple secrets to advance the AI startup's hardware plans. In its complaint, Apple says it uncovered "a pattern of theft of Apple's trade secrets by OpenAI employees who were formerly at Apple." In addition to OpenAI, the lawsuit also names IO Prod
Source: Apple sues OpenAI for allegedly stealing hardware secrets
5. OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter
OpenAI's new family of models will continue to power Microsoft's suite of workplace and productivity apps.
Source: OpenAI says GPT 5.6 is the ‘preferred model’ for Microsoft Copilot 365 amid breakup chatter
6. OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she's stepping down due to chronic illness, will transition to advisor
Fidji Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave, says she now has to focus on recovery.
Source: OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she's stepping down due to chronic illness, will transition to advisor
7. Where Jim Cramer stands on SK Hynix's massive offering
CNBC's Jim Cramer said SK Hynix looks remarkably cheap, but warned that buying it is a bet that the AI-driven memory boom won't end like previous cycles.
Source: Where Jim Cramer stands on SK Hynix's massive offering
8. SK Hynix raises $26.5B in the biggest foreign IPO in US history, is urged to build new US fabs
The AI chip boom just produced its biggest Wall Street moment yet. Now SK Hynix and Samsung are being asked to build U.S. factories.
Source: SK Hynix raises $26.5B in the biggest foreign IPO in US history, is urged to build new US fabs
9. Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets
The iPhone maker claims OpenAI encouraged poached employees to bring over confidential presentations, secret prototypes, and key supplier details.
Source: Apple Is Suing OpenAI for Allegedly Stealing Hardware Secrets
10. Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAI's senior leadership, including a longtime former employee.
Source: Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft
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📡 Today's sources: cnbc.com, techcrunch.com, theverge.com, wired.com
AI Daily Digest is compiled daily from first-party AI company blogs, major news agencies, and technology press. Edited and curated by a human. Last updated: 2026-07-11.