Apple's Tang Tan joins Jony Ive and Sam Altman To Work On AI Hardware Devices

Apple’s veteran design executive Tang Tan, known for his work on the iPhone and Apple Watch, is set to leave the tech giant in February. According to Bloomberg on Tuesday, he will be teaming up with renowned designer Jony Ive at LoveFrom, to contribute to an innovative artificial intelligence hardware project.

This venture also involves the collaboration of Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, who will be providing the essential software capabilities for the project. They're aiming to make devices that have the latest tech and can compete with other products in the tech world.

As the former design executive for Apple's iPhone and Apple Watch, Tan's valuable expertise in product design and development is expected to significantly contribute to shaping the look and capabilities of the AI devices. Collaborating with Jony Ive and other talented individuals at LoveFrom, Tan's role will likely encompass overseeing the conceptualization, design, and realization of the innovative AI hardware, with the aim of creating cutting-edge products that push the boundaries of technology and design.

This new project concept is still in the early planning stages, and it's getting a lot of attention because of the important people involved. Even though Apple and OpenAI haven't said anything official about it, people in the industry are talking about how it could change things.

Analysts and industry experts, including Deepwater's Gene Munster, view this collaboration as a significant development in the tech landscape. Munster notes that the involvement of established talents like Tan and Ive suggests a substantial initiative that could shape the industry's future.