Apple's AI Chief Paid the Price for the Company's Stalled Progress

Apple's AI chief paid the price for the company's stalled progress

John Giannandrea's dismissal is more complicated than the headlines suggest, but it also marks the start of a new approach to AI at the company.

It’s a wonder Apple's so-called AI strategist John Giannandrea lasted so long

John Giannandrea at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, 2024, in Cupertino, California Apple’s AI chief, John Giannandrea, will finally exit the company after seven years at the helm, a move that gave the company’s stock a modest lift as investors interpreted it as a sign of heightened urgency to accelerate AI integration across its devices. Apple announced in a Monday press release that Giannandrea will “retire” next spri…

Apple AI Chief Giannandrea Retires in 2026 Amid Siri Delays, Google Vet Succeeds

In the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence, where tech giants vie for dominance in generative models and voice assistants, Apple Inc. finds itself at a pivotal juncture. John Giannandrea, the company’s senior vice president of machine learning and AI strategy, is stepping down after a tenure marked by ambitious overhauls and persistent challenges. Hired from Google in 2018 to spearhead Apple’s AI efforts, Giannandrea’s departure comes am…