John Gruber • 7/19/2026

★ Mornings in Cupertino Have the Aroma of Napalm Once Again

This article discusses Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, framed as a tactic to scare employees from leaving. It includes commentary from Ben Thompson and Tony Fadell, and explores Apple's historical anti-poaching culture under Steve Jobs, citing emails to Adobe and Palm. The piece connects current events to Apple's DNA of playing hardball on talent retention, relevant to tech industry dynamics and corporate strategy.

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