Apple’s leadership is in chaos as the company undergoes significant team changes. The creator of the Vision Pro headset, Mike Rockwell, has taken on the role of head of Siri, bringing oversight from Craig Federighi. John Giannandrea, previously leading Apple’s entire AI efforts, has lost confidence and will oversee underlying technologies but no longer command Siri.
A restructuring of the Vision Products Group sees hardware engineering for the Vision Pro report to Paul Meade, while Rockwell leads visionOS and related headset software. Meanwhile, Kim Vorrath transitions from Giannandrea’s group to work with Rockwell on Siri, aiming to provide experienced program management support.
The changes come amid internal turmoil and delays in AI and Siri development. Apple faces skepticism over its generative AI efforts and is re-evaluating its strategy for spatial computing. The future of the Vision Pro remains uncertain, with questions surrounding long-term plans for the product line.
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