Apple, AI and Amar Subramanya
Digest more
Amar Subramanya will likely become one of the most closely watched hires Apple has made in years. Here’s what he needs to do first.
Apple appoints Amar Subramanya as its new VP of AI, succeeding John Giannandrea who will transition to an advisor role. Subramanya brings extensive experience from Microsoft and Google to enhance Apple's AI capabilities,
John Giannandrea, Apple's AI chief, is leaving the company. Amar Subramanya is joining as vice president of AI.
Amar Subramanya will lead Apple’s AI projects, including Apple Foundation Models, ML research, and AI Safety and Evaluation.
Apple's AI chief John Giannandrea is stepping down from his position and will be replaced by Amar Subramanya, the former head of engineering for Google's Gemini assistant, the company announced on Monday. Giannandrea will continue to serve the company in a limited capacity before he retires in spring 2026, including as an advisor on its board.