- Apple highlights AI expertise as Amar Subramaniam takes charge
- New AI leadership to steer Apple Foundation Models and research
Amar Subramaniam, an Indian technologist with long experience in artificial intelligence, has been appointed as the new Vice President of Apple’s Artificial Intelligence division. He joins the company after working at Google for 16 years and is known as one of the most experienced AI researchers in the field. According to the provided input, he also joined Microsoft as a corporate vice president in July this year. Apple said he will replace John Giandre in his new role.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company is pleased to bring in Amar Subramaniam, who has “immense expertise in the field of AI.” His appointment comes at a time when Apple continues to strengthen its work in advanced machine learning and next generation AI tools. The company also noted that he will lead several high-priority projects across its global operations.
Subramaniam will now head Apple’s AI initiatives, including Apple Foundation Models, machine learning research, AI safety, and evaluation. These areas have become central to Apple’s long-term strategy, and the leadership change reflects the company’s push to compete in the growing AI sector. Meanwhile, his move marks a rare decision by Apple to bring a senior AI leader from outside, as the company usually promotes executives who have spent years inside the organisation.
He completed his engineering degree at Bangalore University in 2001. Later, he earned a PhD in computer science from the University of Washington. He joined Google in 2009 as a staff research scientist and rose to the level of vice president during his tenure. His experience in research and product-focused AI development is expected to guide Apple’s next phase of innovation. Apple believes his leadership will help shape its long-term approach to responsible AI and advanced model development.
The company sees this appointment as a key step, especially as global technology firms expand their focus on artificial intelligence. Therefore, the new leadership is likely to play an important role in Apple’s future strategy.
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