Apple’s head of artificial intelligence and machine learning has resigned from the company. John Giannandrea, the current senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, will be succeeded by former Microsoft AI executive Amar Subramanya.
Mr. Subramanya has led the development of Gemini, Google’s AI, and has accumulated two decades of experience in the industry. Apple confirmed that Mr. Giannandrea will continue to serve as an advisor until his retirement next spring.
Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, expressed gratitude for John’s contributions in advancing the company’s AI initiatives and enhancing user experiences. While machine learning has always been a core component of Apple’s operations, recent developments suggest that the company has fallen behind competitors like Google in this field.
Apple has historically trailed its rivals in AI, particularly with its AI assistant Siri, which was groundbreaking upon its initial release. The company adopts a ‘second-mover advantage’ approach, prioritizing refinement and enhancement of new technologies before introducing them to consumers.
Despite its innovative efforts, Apple has faced criticism for the delayed rollout of its AI system, Apple AI, which lacks integration with apps compared to Android devices powered by Gemini. To perform complex tasks like creating shopping lists, Apple AI relies on ChatGPT for assistance.
Additionally, updates such as AI-driven translation in AirPod earbuds have been delayed compared to competitor offerings, and the anticipated Siri upgrade has faced multiple setbacks. Apple looks forward to leveraging Mr. Subramanya’s expertise to drive further advancements in AI and deliver personalized experiences to users.
In other news, the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that an antitrust case against Apple can proceed in Dutch courts. The allegations involve excessive fees for third-party apps on the App Store, which are believed to harm users and constitute an abuse of dominant market position. Apple’s argument that the Dutch court lacks jurisdiction due to the alleged event not occurring in the Netherlands has been overruled.
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