Apple Shakes Up AI Team Amid Struggles with Siri's Successor
In a move aimed at reviving its artificial intelligence capabilities, tech giant Apple has announced the retirement of John Giannandrea, a senior vice president who oversaw machine learning and AI strategy for nearly six years. The sudden departure raises questions about the future of Siri, the company's iconic virtual assistant.
As Siri's reputation as an outdated relic continues to tarnish, Apple is shifting focus towards its new AI product, Apple Intelligence, which has yet to make a significant impact. With Giannandrea gone, the spotlight now falls on Amar Subramanya, who will assume the role of vice president of AI.
Subramanya's appointment comes after he was poached from his position as corporate vice president of AI at Microsoft. His expertise in developing Google's Gemini project could potentially bring a new level of sophistication to Siri. However, this development has left many wondering if Apple is playing catch-up in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
Siri's struggles have been well-documented, with its attempts to tackle open-ended tasks falling short compared to more flexible chatbot-based assistants. Despite some defenders who argue that Siri can be effective when used correctly, the product's limitations are undeniable. In recent months, Apple has taken a step back and started relying on external AI models, including ChatGPT, to complete certain tasks.
With Giannandrea's retirement taking effect in spring next year, it remains to be seen how long Apple will feel comfortable with Siri's capabilities. The question on everyone's mind is whether the company can finally catch up to the standards set by competitors like Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa. Only time will tell if Subramanya's arrival marks a turning point for Apple's AI ambitions.
In a move aimed at reviving its artificial intelligence capabilities, tech giant Apple has announced the retirement of John Giannandrea, a senior vice president who oversaw machine learning and AI strategy for nearly six years. The sudden departure raises questions about the future of Siri, the company's iconic virtual assistant.
As Siri's reputation as an outdated relic continues to tarnish, Apple is shifting focus towards its new AI product, Apple Intelligence, which has yet to make a significant impact. With Giannandrea gone, the spotlight now falls on Amar Subramanya, who will assume the role of vice president of AI.
Subramanya's appointment comes after he was poached from his position as corporate vice president of AI at Microsoft. His expertise in developing Google's Gemini project could potentially bring a new level of sophistication to Siri. However, this development has left many wondering if Apple is playing catch-up in the rapidly evolving field of AI.
Siri's struggles have been well-documented, with its attempts to tackle open-ended tasks falling short compared to more flexible chatbot-based assistants. Despite some defenders who argue that Siri can be effective when used correctly, the product's limitations are undeniable. In recent months, Apple has taken a step back and started relying on external AI models, including ChatGPT, to complete certain tasks.
With Giannandrea's retirement taking effect in spring next year, it remains to be seen how long Apple will feel comfortable with Siri's capabilities. The question on everyone's mind is whether the company can finally catch up to the standards set by competitors like Google Assistant and Amazon's Alexa. Only time will tell if Subramanya's arrival marks a turning point for Apple's AI ambitions.
i mean, they've been struggling with siri for ages and now they're shakin' things up by bringin' in someone from microsoft 
amar subramanya sounds like he knows his stuff tho, maybe he can finally get siri back on track 
but the thing is, apple's got a reputation to uphold 
if they keep relyin' on external models like chatgpt, it's gonna be hard for 'em to compete with google assistant and amazon's alexa 
what do u think? can apple ever catch up?
, have you tried it? I mean, I've heard good things, but I'm not sure if they really live up to the hype. You know what would be great right now? A nice long walk in the park on a sunny day 
. Nothing like getting some fresh air and clearing your head, am I right? Anyway, back to this AI stuff... I mean, it's all pretty cool and all, but can't we just have robots that do all our chores already? Like, Siri and Alexa are fine and all, but sometimes I feel like they're more of a hindrance than a help 
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. But at the same time, I can see why Apple wouldn't wanna just ditch Siri altogether - it's like a loyal old friend 
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. That way, they can still use Siri as is, but also have some of the newer AI tech to fall back on when needed 
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. John Giannandrea's departure is a big deal, and I'm curious to see how Amar Subramanya will shake things up 
. But let's be real, Siri's still got some major kinks to work out, especially when it comes to handling open-ended tasks 
I'm rooting for them, but a part of me thinks they're gonna have to put in some serious work to get Siri back on track 
. Fingers crossed for Subramanya! 
. The thing is, Siri's been struggling for ages, and it's time Apple stepped up their game 
. ChatGPT and Google Assistant are already crushing it in the AI department, so can Apple really catch up? 
amar subramanyas appointment is good news tho, hopefully he can bring some much needed sophistication to siri 
but honestly, i think its still gonna be a struggle for them to keep up with google and amazon's assistants 
. They're bringing in someone new to shake things up, which is cool, but I think they've been playing catch-up for too long 
. Google Assistant and Alexa have been killing the game for years 
I'm curious to see how this new AI product of theirs will turn out... 
Apple needs to step up its AI game if they wanna compete with the big boys like Google Assistant and Alexa 
And what's up with retiring John Giannandrea? Spooky! 
. On a serious note, John Giannandrea's departure might be exactly what Apple needed to shake things up. Amar Subramanya's expertise in developing AI projects could definitely bring some much-needed innovation to Siri. But let's not get our hopes up just yet - we've seen Apple try to revamp their AI strategy before and it didn't quite go as planned 
, waiting for someone to catch up with the rest of us on AI tech. And now John Giannandrea is gone? That's some major shake-up 
. It's like they're playing catch-up and trying to put out fires instead of building a solid foundation 
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