According to tech media AppleInsider, Apple has recently made a deep restructuring of its AI team. Although there have been rumors that Apple's AI strategy is facing a "collapse," the actual situation shows that this is more like an active deployment by Apple for a strategic reset in 2026.
In this structural adjustment, Apple has clarified that AI is no longer an isolated island but a core subset of the software system. The previous AI head John Giannandrea's responsibilities have now been reduced to focusing on developing the "Apple Foundation Model," while the Siri team has been integrated into the software and Vision Pro department, reporting directly to Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering, under Vice President Amar Subramanya. In addition, Apple has transferred the robotics project to the hardware department, aiming for efficient cross-departmental collaboration.
The core message of this restructuring is that Apple will firmly adhere to the "edge AI" approach. By processing data locally, Apple aims to fulfill its commitment to secure, private, and efficient AI. It is reported that Apple plans to bring a new Siri driven by large language models (LLMs) to devices such as
