Apple’s A.I. Chief, John Giannandrea, Is Retiring - The New York Times

kept by eddie dec 05, 25

Apple's AI chief John Giannandrea is retiring after the launch of a new Siri was postponed, reflecting Apple's struggles to keep pace with AI rivals.

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