Chief Hardware Officer at OpenAI
Former Apple VP accused in lawsuit of using confidential Apple project code names during OpenAI recruiting and coaching departing employees to evade security procedures.
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“Testified under oath in 2025 that OpenAI's prototype io device is not an in-ear or wearable device, contradicting Dime rumors.”
“Tang Tan, a 24-year Apple veteran who led product design, was recruited by OpenAI and is named in Apple's trade secret lawsuit as having misappropriated confidential information.”
“Named as defendant in Apple's trade secrets lawsuit alleging theft of secrets for benefit of OpenAI.”
“Former Apple VP alleged by Apple to have directed job candidates to bring confidential Apple parts to interviews.”
“Former Apple executive named in Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI for alleged systematic theft of trade secrets related to consumer AI devices.”
“Former Apple hardware product designer now at OpenAI working on AI devices.”