Apple hires ex-Google leader Amar Subramanya to head AI

Technology Dec 02, 2025

Apple just brought in Amar Subramanya as its new VP of AI, taking over from John Giannandrea, who's retiring.
Subramanya comes with serious experience—he was credited in key papers behind major Google AI projects, including the Gemini model, and worked at Microsoft's AI division.
His arrival comes as Apple faces a wave of talent leaving for rivals like OpenAI and Meta.

What's next for Apple's AI team?

Subramanya's top priorities are steadying the team, filling open roles, and rebuilding morale.
He'll need to move fast—Apple is playing catch-up in the AI race, and one major upcoming milestone is the launch of iOS 26 with a Gemini-powered Siri.
All eyes are on him to help Apple close the gap with other tech giants in artificial intelligence.