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Apple’s artificial intelligence chief is stepping down, company says
Amar Subramanya, formerly at Microsoft and Google, will lead Apple's AI research and safety efforts as John Giannandrea steps down to retire in spring 2026.
- On Monday, Apple announced John Giannandrea, senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, will step down to advise and retire in spring 2026.
- Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 and led development of AI technologies, overseeing teams responsible for Apple Foundation Models, Search and Knowledge, ML Research, and AI Infrastructure.
- Apple named Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi, after he served as corporate vice president of AI at Microsoft; he leads Apple Foundation Models and ML research.
- Apple said Monday that Craig Federighi will gain expanded AI responsibilities, and Tim Cook quoted, `We are thankful for the role John played...` as the company trades near $280.38.
- Investors are watching valuation metrics as Apple has filed a legal challenge in the Delhi High Court over India’s competition law changes, with the court requesting an Indian government response and further hearings in December.
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Apple’s AI chief steps down after Siri stumbles; Gemini veteran Amar Subramanya steps in to save Apple’s AI future - Tech Startups
Apple is making one of its most significant AI leadership moves in years, following ongoing trouble with its Siri reboot project that forced a reset at the top. On Monday, the company announced that John Giannandrea, its longtime AI chief […] The post Apple’s AI chief steps down after Siri stumbles; Gemini veteran Amar Subramanya steps in to save Apple’s AI future first appeared on Tech Startups.
Meet Amar Subramanya, the 46-year-old Google and Microsoft veteran who will now steer Apple’s supremely important AI strategy
“We are pleased to welcome Amar to Craig’s leadership team and to bring his extraordinary AI expertise to Apple,” CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.
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