tech
December 3, 2025
Apple just named a new AI chief with Google and Microsoft expertise, as John Giannandrea steps down
His replacement is Amar Subramanya, a highly regarded Microsoft executive who spent 16 years at Google, most recently leading engineering for the Gemini Assistant. It's a savvy hire, given that Subramanya knows the competition intimately.
TL;DR
- John Giannandrea, Apple's AI chief since 2018, is stepping down and will serve as an advisor through spring.
- Amar Subramanya, a former Microsoft and Google executive, will replace Giannandrea.
- Apple Intelligence has faced criticism since its October 2024 launch, with issues like inaccurate notification summaries and a problematic Siri overhaul.
- A Bloomberg investigation revealed organizational dysfunction, communication gaps, and leadership issues within Apple's AI division.
- Apple is reportedly considering using Google's Gemini to power the next version of Siri.
- Apple's privacy-first approach focuses on on-device AI processing, which has trade-offs in model capability compared to cloud-based competitors.
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