In an open letter called "Apple is getting this wrong," OpenAI still goes on about that mis-addressing, but now says its staff are blameless. It says that ex-Apple employee Chang Liu just tried to help when his colleagues reached out to him. Messages exchangesThe letter then presents redacted Messages exchanges from Apple employees to Chang Liu, beginning on January 22, 2026, his last day there. The conversation from the unknown Apple employee (or employees) then moves on to asking Chang Liu about confidential Apple details. "Of course, I could ask several folks," says the message to Chang Liu, "but you are the best.