Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Retiring After Siri Delays

Apple AI chief John Giannandrea retires in 2026, paving way for Amar Subramanya to lead AI innovation.
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Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Retiring After Siri Delays
Apple AI Chief John Giannandrea Announces Retirement Apple confirmed today that John Giannandrea, the company’s AI chief, will retire in spring 2026. His departure marks the end of an era for Apple’s artificial intelligence division, which has faced delays in projects like Siri. Giannandrea will continue as an advisor until his official retirement, providing guidance during the leadership transition. Credit : Google Amar Subramanya Steps Into Apple AI Leadership Taking the reins is Amar Subramanya, a former Microsoft AI researcher with extensive experience at Google. Subramanya will serve as Apple’s vice president of AI, reporting to engineering chief Craig Federighi. He will oversee Apple Foundation Models, machine learning research, and AI safety initiatives, reflecting Apple’s focus on next-generation intelligence features. Subramanya’s Impressive AI Background Before joining Apple, Subramanya led AI initiatives at Microsoft and spent 16 years at Google. At Google, he headed engineering …