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[subscription] io, OpenAI's hardware division acquired in May 2025 for $6.5 billion, is now facing legal constraints due to Apple's trade secret lawsuit. OpenAI previously took a 23% stake for $1.5 billion in late 2024. The acquisition brought 55 hardware and manufacturing experts into OpenAI, but product launch timelines are now compromised.. io. Fwd: OpenAI just lost the AI wearables Race