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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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Meet Amar Subramanya, the 46-year-old Google and Microsoft veteran who will now steer Apple’s supremely important AI strategy
Apple is handing the keys to its all-important AI strategy to Amar Subramanya, a veteran of both Google and Microsoft, in one of the company’s most consequential leadership changes since it launched Apple Intelligence last year. The longtime researcher has been appointed vice president of AI,…
Meet Amar Subramanya, the 46-year-old Google and Microsoft veteran who will now steer Apple's supremely important AI strategy
Apple is handing the keys to its all-important AI strategy to Amar Subramanya, a veteran of both Google and Microsoft, in one of the company’s most consequential leadership changes since it launched Apple Intelligence last year. The longtime researcher has been appointed vice president of AI, succeeding John Giannandrea, who will step down from his role and retire in spring 2026 after serving as Apple’s AI chief since 2018. In a company announc…
Apple is facing challenges in the AI field, while the competition is making progress. The new leadership under Amar Subramanya is expected to bring fresh air. Siri updates are delaying while Apple is fighting for talent.
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