Apple reshapes AI leadership as Amar Subramanya replaces Giannandrea

Summary

Apple has appointed Amar Subramanya as its new vice president of AI, taking over from long‑time AI and machine learning chief John Giannandrea, who will transition to an advisory role ahead of retirement in 2026. Subramanya, a veteran of Microsoft and Google’s Gemini assistant, will oversee Apple’s foundation models, machine‑learning research and AI safety as the company seeks to accelerate Siri and "Apple Intelligence" features across its devices.