Apple names new AI chief as John Giannandrea steps down

Apple has officially announced that John Giannandrea — who’s been heading its AI efforts since 2018 — is stepping down. He’ll remain at the company through the spring as an advisor, before leaving entirely. His successor is Amar Subramanya, a top AI executive recently at Microsoft and before that a 16‑year veteran at Google, where he led engineering for the Gemini Assistant. The leadership change comes as Apple Intelligence — Apple’s big bet to compete in generative AI — has struggled since its October 2024 debut. From botched notification summaries to false headlines that drew criticism, the project has failed to live up to expectations. Even the promised overhaul of Siri has been repeatedly delayed. At Apple, Amar Subramanya will oversee core AI efforts — including foundation models, machine‑learning research, and AI safety — reporting to Craig Federighi. This handover marks a fresh start for Apple’s AI ambitions, as the company works to catch up with rivals. #AppleAI #AmarSubramanya #JohnGiannandrea #TechLeadership #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM