Apple loses four AI researchers to Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic

Apple’s AI division is facing a significant talent drain as four more researchers have recently departed, with one joining Meta and others heading to OpenAI and Anthropic. This exodus, following the departure of team leader Ruoming Pang, raises concerns about Apple’s AI strategy. Executives are reportedly considering outsourcing Siri’s capabilities, further impacting morale and threatening Apple’s robotics ambitions.