Google's former AI chief is now an Apple VP

Apple has added John Giannandrea to its government workforce, lower than a yr after he left Google to affix its rival. Giannandrea has been appointed because the senior vp of Machine Studying and Synthetic Intelligence Technique, a brand new function that reveals Cupertino is getting extra severe with AI improvement. The brand new exec, who was once Mountain View's AI and search chief, oversees the event of Siri and Apple's Core ML software program that builders can use so as to add machine studying capabilities into their apps.

In its announcement, Apple mentioned Giannandrea's workforce will concentrate on integrating machine studying merchandise into the corporate's merchandise extra tightly. The hope is to ship a greater, extra clever and extra pure expertise for customers than what its merchandise are presently able to. Plus, they're working to make it simpler for builders so as to add AI options to iOS and Mac functions. Giannandrea has solely been with Apple since April, however he is positively certified for the function: he led the efforts that made AI options an integral a part of many Google merchandise.

The corporate wrote:

"Machine learning and AI are important to Apple's future as they are fundamentally changing the way people interact with technology, and already helping our customers live better lives. We're fortunate to have John, a leader in the AI industry, driving our efforts in this critical area."