Apple’s AI chief steps down after string of setbacks
John Giannandrea to be replaced by Amar Subramanya as firm lags behind rivals in releasing generative AI featuresApple’s head of artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea, is stepping down from the company....
By Dara Kerr · The Guardian World
John Giannandrea to be replaced by Amar Subramanya as firm lags behind rivals in releasing generative AI features Apple’s head of artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea, is stepping down from the company. The move comes as the Silicon Valley giant has lagged behind its competitors in rolling out generative AI features, in particular its voice assistant Siri. Apple made the announcement on Monday, thanking Giannandrea for his seven-year tenure at the company. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, said his fellow executive helped the company “in building and advancing our AI work” and allowing Apple to “continue to innovate”. Giannandrea will be replaced by longtime AI researcher Amar Subramanya. Continue reading...