Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Retires After Siri Delays Force Intelligence Features Postponement to 2026
Summary
Apple AI chief John Giannandrea retires in spring 2026 following major Siri delays that force the company to postpone Apple Intelligence features until 2026, with former Microsoft researcher Amar Subramanya taking over as Apple partners with Google for advanced capabilities amid an AI team exodus.
Key Points
- Apple AI chief John Giannandrea retires in spring 2026 following major Siri delays and iOS 18 failures that forced Apple to postpone promised Apple Intelligence features until 2026
- Former Microsoft AI researcher Amar Subramanya takes over as vice president of AI, bringing 16 years of Google experience including work on Gemini Assistant to lead Apple's AI efforts
- Apple reportedly partners with Google for advanced Siri capabilities as the company scrambles to deliver on artificial intelligence promises after an exodus of AI team members