Siri-us setback: Apple’s AI chief steps down as company lags behind rivals

Apple's head of AI, John Giannandrea, is stepping down after seven years, a move that comes as Apple lags behind competitors in generative AI development. Amar Subramanya, formerly of Microsoft and Google (where he worked on Gemini AI Assistant), will replace him, reporting to Craig Federighi, Apple's head of engineering. Apple has been slower than rivals like Google in integrating generative AI into its products, including Siri, despite teasing an AI-forward upgrade for over a year. CEO Tim Cook has promised a more personalized Siri next year. Apple states this leadership change signifies a renewed commitment to strengthening its AI strategy.