OpenAI adds a large number of experienced employees from Apple for the first hardware product. Cyrus Daniel Irani and Erik de Jong, such as senior names come to the fore in this transition.
In the squad transferred by OpenAI from Apple interface design, hardware development, audio technologies, camera systems and production processes There are at least 25 engineers specialized. One of the most well -known names of this transition Cyrus Daniel IraniHe served in Apple for about 15 years and played an important role in the design of Siri’s colorful wave form. Besides that Plum de jongStands out as one of the experienced managers working on the Apple Watch hardware. These two names will play an active role in shaping OpenAI’s hardware vision.
OpenAI’s offers to Apple employees high salaries, Advantageous stock packages And it contains the opportunity to make quick decisions with less bureaucracy. These conditions are attractive for engineers who want to leave the strict working order in Apple. In addition, the company’s cooperation -based working environment promises is shown as another element that facilitates transfers. In addition, OpenAI, Apple to leave the hot -looking personnel directly targeting the talks said. Thus, the company has managed to accelerate hardware work in a short time.
In addition to the engineers who leave Apple, OpenAI also contacted companies that supply parts to Apple. Chinese -based LuxshareAs a manufacturer who previously undertaken the assembly of iPhone and AirPods, OpenAI has agreed to assemble for the installation of new devices. However, for components such as speaker modules Goertek Negotiations were also reported. These initiatives play a critical role in the company’s development process of hardware products. In addition, OpenAI’s device development plans are not limited to human resources, but also try to expand in the production chain.
OpenAI’s strengthening of the hardware team with transfers from Apple accelerates product preparations
The first product on which OpenAI works can be a smart device without a screen. However, different scenarios are also evaluated; Glasses, Portable Recorder and Wearable Pin It is stated that the options such as are on the agenda. As the release of these devices End of 2026 to 2027 head stands out. In addition, the fact that Tang Tan’s experience in Apple’s experience in Apple has a distinct momentum for these studies. The company’s travel with a team with a wide Apple history in the development of these new devices increases the importance of the process.
On the Apple side, these developments have created unrest. The company is concerned that senior executives will evaluate other offers. For this reason, while some meetings are canceled, various measures are tried to be taken to keep senior employees. However, despite these measures, the conditions presented by OpenAI are more attractive than the current conditions in Apple. In addition, there is still an ongoing cooperation between Apple and OpenAI; OpenAI’s models continue to be used in Siri and some services. This reveals that the relationship between the two companies is not limited to competition.