Meta reportedly recruits Apple's head of AI models | TechCrunch
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Ruoming Pang, who led Apple's AI models, is departing for Meta to strengthen its AI superintelligence unit. Apple's AI models have struggled to compete with those developed by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta, prompting a consideration of third-party AI technologies for Siri's enhancement. Pang’s exit might signal significant changes within Apple's AI division, which faces hurdles in creating competitive AI systems. His expertise in compact, on-device AI models may enhance Meta's ongoing AI initiatives as they continue to recruit top talent from other major companies.
Ruoming Pang, Apple's head of AI models, is leaving to join Meta, reflecting a trend of high-ranking AI executives moving to strengthen Meta's AI superintelligence unit.
Apple's AI models, which support features like Siri, have not achieved comparable success to those developed by OpenAI, Anthropic, or Meta, leading to consideration of third-party models.
Pang's departure may indicate a larger trend of turnover within Apple's AI unit, which has faced challenges in developing competitive AI technologies.
Pang joins Meta's growing roster of talent, which includes leaders from Google DeepMind and other AI firms, enhancing their capabilities in AI development.
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