Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Steps Down, Microsoft and Google Veteran Amar Subramanya Takes Over Key AI Role
Summary
Apple's AI chief John Giannandrea steps down and transitions to advisor role before retiring in spring 2026, while tech giant hires Microsoft and Google veteran Amar Subramanya to lead critical AI initiatives including Foundation Models and ML research.
Key Points
- John Giannandrea, Apple's senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, steps down from his position and will serve as an advisor before retiring in spring 2026
- Apple hires Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi, bringing experience from Microsoft and Google where he worked on Gemini Assistant
- Subramanya leads critical areas including Apple Foundation Models, ML research, and AI Safety and Evaluation, while remaining parts of Giannandrea's organization shift to Sabih Khan and Eddy Cue