Apple names new AI boss as Siri upgrade hits delays
Apple just picked Amar Subramanya as its new VP of AI, following an announcement made on December 1.
He's stepping in for John Giannandrea, who'll stay on as an advisor.
This move comes right when Apple is racing to level up its AI game and catch up with the competition.
Why does this matter?
AI is a huge deal right now, and Apple's been lagging behind rivals like Google and Microsoft.
With a major Siri overhaul pushed to 2026, bringing in someone with fresh experience is seen as a potential way to speed things up and make Siri smarter.
Who's Amar Subramanya?
Before joining Apple, Subramanya led AI at Microsoft.
Now he'll report to Craig Federighi and head up foundation models and AI research at Apple—basically shaping how future Apple devices get smarter.
Who's he replacing?
John Giannandrea has been leading Apple's AI since 2018, including the launch of "Apple Intelligence" in June 2024.
He'll be around for a smooth handover before retiring next year, marking another big step in Apple's push to get ahead in the fast-moving world of tech.