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Apple names Amar Subramanya new VP of AI, replacing John Giannandrea: Apple on Monday named veteran researcher Amar Subramanya as its vice president of AI ...
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Apple AI chief, John Giannandrea, is leaving, Microsoft exec joining: John Giannandrea, Apple's AI chief, is leaving the company. Amar Subramanya is joining as ...
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Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Retiring After Siri Delays: Apple AI chief John Giannandrea is stepping down from his position and retiring in spring 2026 ...
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Apple AI chief John Giannandrea to step down: Amar Subramanya, a prominent AI researcher and former employee of Microsoft and Google, will lead AI.
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Key FactsApple Appoints New AI VP Amid Leadership Shift
Dec 2, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
  • John Giannandrea, Apple's AI chief since 2018, will retire in spring 2026 and remain as an advisor until then.

  • Amar Subramanya, formerly with Microsoft and Google DeepMind, will become Apple's new vice president of AI reporting to Craig Federighi.

  • Apple has faced delays in AI products such as an enhanced Siri, indicating hurdles in its artificial intelligence development.

  • Although Apple shares rose 16% in 2025, the company invests less in AI infrastructure and prioritizes on-device AI technology.
  • Craig has been instrumental in driving our AI efforts, including overseeing our work to bring a more personalized Siri to users next year.
    — Tim Cook on Craig Federighi's role in Apple's AI strategy.
Four months after Google exit, Microsoft AI CVP Amar Subramanya defects to Apple: Apple has hired Amar Subramanya as its new Vice President of AI ...
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Key FactsApple to Allow EU Users to Switch from Siri
May 18, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: macrumors.com
  • Apple is planning to enable EU users to set a default voice assistant other than Siri.

  • This change will likely be implemented across various software platforms, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

  • Users will be able to select options like Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant as their default assistant on Apple devices.

  • This decision is a response to expanding EU regulations.