Apple’s AI Chief John Giannandrea To Exit Next Week
Apple’s AI Chief John Giannandrea To Exit Next Week
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/technology/apple-ai-chief-john-giannandrea-to-exit-next-week-11350204
Publish Date: 2026-04-15 03:00:00
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- Apple’s head of artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea, is set to leave the company after an eight-year tenure where he significantly advanced the company’s AI, machine learning, and Siri functionalities.
- Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 after leading Google’s search and AI efforts, and he has now transitioned to an advisory role following a retirement announcement made in 2025.
- His departure is influenced by the April 15 stock vesting date.
- CEO Tim Cook acknowledged Giannandrea’s contributions to the company’s AI efforts, noting his role in helping Apple innovate and improve user experiences.
- Giannandrea will not join a competitor, but will instead focus on board positions and startup advisory roles.
- Amar Subramanya has been named as Giannandrea’s replacement. He previously worked at Microsoft and Google, and will now lead Apple’s AI research, model development, and safety work.
