Apple Losing Talent to OpenAI as Hardware Push Accelerates

Apple Losing Talent to OpenAI as Hardware Push Accelerates

Apple Losing Talent to OpenAI as Hardware Ambitions Grow Apple Losing Talent to OpenAI is becoming a headline trend in Silicon Valley. According to The Information , OpenAI has stepped up its hiring efforts, attracting Apple’s top engineers and designers just as the company ramps up development of its first hardware products. Image : Google OpenAI’s Big Hardware Play OpenAI is reportedly working on an ambitious lineup of devices, ranging from a smart speaker without a display to glasses, a digital voice recorder, and even a wearable pin. The goal is to release its first product by late 2026 or early 2027. To make this possible, the company is aggressively recruiting Apple veterans with experience in user interfaces, wearables, cameras, and audio technology. Why Apple Talent Is Jumping Ship Apple employees are leaving for OpenAI not only because of lucrative compensation packages — with stock grants exceeding $1 million — but also for the promise of less bureaucracy and more collaboration. This…