AI Jury Simulator Accuses Fired Cofounder of Trade Secrets Theft

Juries.ai, which makes an AI-powered jury simulator, sued its cofounder, saying he violated confidentiality agreements by seizing and restricting sensitive company accounts and information following his termination.

Vincent Sheu was fired in October by Juries.ai, which helps litigators “battle-test their case” before a jury by simulating “real courtroom decision-makers,” according to a complaint filed Monday in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Since, he has refused to sign a termination letter outlining his continuing obligation to respect confidentiality agreements and has held on to sensitive company documents and accounts, including ones used for digital banking and ...