Group 1 - OpenAI is expanding into the AI hardware sector and has secured manufacturing agreements with Luxshare Precision and is in discussions with GoerTek for future product components [1][2] - OpenAI has recruited over 20 employees from Apple in the consumer hardware field this year, significantly more than the approximately 10 hired last year [1][4] - The company plans to launch its first devices, including a screenless smart speaker, glasses, digital voice recorders, and wearable pins, by late 2026 or early 2027 [1][2] Group 2 - OpenAI's talent acquisition from Apple may complicate their collaborative relationship, particularly regarding Siri integration and the Image Playground application [2] - OpenAI is leveraging Apple's established supply chain in China to support its hardware manufacturing plans [2] - The company faces significant challenges in the hardware market, competing against established players like Amazon and emerging startups [3] Group 3 - OpenAI's recruitment efforts accelerated after its $6.5 billion acquisition of io Products, co-founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive [4] - New hires include key personnel with extensive experience at Apple, such as Cyrus Daniel Irani, who previously led the human interface design team [4][5] - OpenAI is offering significantly higher compensation packages to attract Apple employees, with stock grants potentially exceeding $1 million [5]

来源：环球网 据The Information披露，OpenAI自2025年初以来已从苹果挖角逾20名硬件工程师，较2024年10人的规模 翻倍。这些工程师涵盖用户界面设计、可穿戴设备、相机系统及音频技术等核心领域，其中不乏效力苹 果15年以上的资深专家。例如，曾主导iPhone 6S版Siri动态波形设计的Cyrus Daniel Irani，以及前Apple Watch硬件负责人Erik de Jong均已加盟。 OpenAI为吸引人才开出极具竞争力的薪酬方案：除常规薪资外，还提供价值超100万美元的股票奖励， 并承诺简化决策流程、强化团队协作。据LinkedIn数据，自OpenAI收购前苹果设计总监Jony Ive创办的 AI硬件公司io Products后，挖角速度显著提升，仅2025年第二季度就有12名苹果工程师跳槽。 苹果内部对人才流失已拉响警报。据知情人士透露，苹果高层因OpenAI挖角感到"震惊"，甚至临时取 消原定在中国举行的供应链与制造团队会议，以防止关键人员长时间离岗。 OpenAI的硬件野心远不止于单一产品。报道称，其首批硬件包括无显示屏智能音箱、智能眼镜、数字 语音记录器及可穿戴胸针 ...