July 7, 2025:
Meta Poaches Apples AI Chief - Ruoming Pang, Apple's head of AI models, is leaving for Meta to lead its new AI superintelligence unit, according to Bloomberg. Previously responsible for Apple's AI foundation models, Pang's expertise in on-device models could benefit Meta, as Apple's AI efforts have lagged behind competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. This lag has prompted Apple to consider third-party solutions for upcoming Siri updates.
Pang's departure may signal more exits from Apple's struggling AI unit. This move aligns with Mark Zuckerberg's strategy to recruit top AI talent, adding experts from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and more to Meta's team.
