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Apple Poaches Microsoft AI Exec, Google Gemini Lead
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Apple hired Amar Subramanya, former Microsoft AI VP and Google Gemini lead.
- Current AI exec John Giannandrea is set to retire in 2026.
- Subramanya will report to Craig Federighi, leading foundation models and ML research.
Apple has significantly reshaped its artificial intelligence leadership by appointing Amar Subramanya as its new VP of AI. Subramanya, a renowned AI researcher, brings extensive experience from Google, where he led engineering for Gemini, and more recently from Microsoft as corporate vice president of AI.
This leadership transition includes the upcoming retirement of current AI executive John Giannandrea in 2026. Subramanya's role will focus on crucial aspects such as Apple Foundation Models, machine learning research, and AI safety and evaluation, reporting directly to Craig Federighi.
The shake-up follows Apple's challenges with its AI-centric Siri, with Giannandrea having overseen the project. CEO Tim Cook expressed gratitude for Giannandrea's contributions and highlighted Federighi's role in advancing AI efforts, particularly the planned revamp of Siri for next year.
