Apple has appointed Amar Subramanya as its new head of AI, replacing John Giannandrea, who is retiring in the spring. Subramanya, previously at Microsoft and Google, brings experience in developing foundation models. His hiring signals Apple's push to strengthen its AI capabilities amid increasing competition.
Subramanya's arrival comes as Apple faces pressure to enhance its AI offerings, including Siri, and integrate AI more seamlessly across its devices and services. The move highlights the intense competition for AI talent in Silicon Valley. Subramanya's expertise is expected to help Apple accelerate its AI work and bridge the gap between technical innovation and user experience.
This leadership change reflects Apple's ambition to catch up with AI advancements made by companies like Google and OpenAI. The company aims to integrate AI without compromising its privacy and design principles.
