Apple Names Subramanya as New AI VP

Apple announced on Monday that veteran AI researcher Amar Subramanya will serve as its new vice president of artificial intelligence, succeeding John Giannandrea, who is set to retire in spring 2026. Subramanya, who joins from Microsoft where he was corporate vice president of AI, brings extensive experience from a 16-year tenure at Google, including leading engineering for the Gemini assistant.

The leadership transition comes as Apple seeks to advance its AI initiatives amid ongoing efforts to integrate advanced features into its products. Subramanya will report to software engineering chief Craig Federighi and oversee key areas such as Apple Foundation Models, machine learning research, and AI safety and evaluation. In a statement, Apple CEO Tim Cook highlighted Giannandrea's contributions to building the company's AI capabilities, noting that artificial intelligence has been integral to Apple's strategy for years. Cook expressed confidence in Subramanya's expertise to drive future innovations, including enhancements to Apple Intelligence, and praised Federighi's role in upcoming projects like a more personalized Siri experience expected next year.