Amar Subramanya Takes Charge of Apple's AI Strategy
Apple has made a significant leadership change by appointing Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI, a move that could redefine the company’s approach to artificial intelligence. Subramanya, a seasoned expert with over two decades of experience at tech giants like Google and Microsoft, will now oversee critical areas such as Apple Foundation Models and AI Safety, marking a pivotal moment for Apple’s AI ambitions.
This transition comes at a time when Apple is under pressure to catch up with competitors like Google and Microsoft in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. With Subramanya’s extensive background in machine learning and large-scale AI systems, including his recent role at Microsoft where he contributed to products like Microsoft Copilot, there is a renewed sense of optimism about Apple’s potential to innovate in AI.
As he steps into this influential role, one can’t help but wonder: will Subramanya’s expertise enable Apple to reclaim its position as a leader in AI technology, or will the company continue to play catch-up in a field that is becoming increasingly competitive? Only time will tell.
Original source: https://fortune.com/2025/12/02/amar-subramanya-apple-ai-veteran-google-microsoft-career-research-education-machine-learning/