Meta Hires Apple's Top Designer to Lead AI Glasses Development

Meta has hired a key Apple designer to strengthen its push into wearable artificial intelligence (AI) devices. The company confirmed that it hired Mike Dye, a senior industrial designer who worked on multiple Apple product lines. Dye will join Meta's Reality Labs division. He is expected to work on "wearable AI" products, including advanced glasses. This move highlights Meta's intensified competition with Apple in the emerging field of AI hardware. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has previously stated his belief that AI-powered wearables will eventually become more central to daily life than smartphones. These devices, like smart glasses, could allow users to interact with AI assistants hands-free. The hiring of a senior Apple designer signals Meta's serious investment in making this vision a reality. It also reflects the growing industry trend of major tech companies competing for top talent in the AI and hardware sectors.