Apple's AI Brain Drain: Key Researchers and Siri Executive Exit for Rivals
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Moneycontrol•31-01-2026, 22:51
Apple's AI Brain Drain: Key Researchers and Siri Executive Exit for Rivals
- •Apple is experiencing a significant 'brain drain' in its AI and Siri teams, with multiple high-profile departures reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- •Four AI researchers—Yinfei Yang, Haoxuan You, Bailin Wang, and Zirui Wang—have left Apple; Yang started a new company, You and Bailin Wang joined Meta, and Zirui Wang moved to Google DeepMind.
- •Stuart Bowers, a senior Siri executive who reported directly to Siri chief Mike Rockwell, has also departed Apple for Google DeepMind.
- •Bowers' move is particularly ironic as he will now work on Google's Gemini models, which Apple plans to integrate into its next-generation Siri.
- •These departures raise concerns about morale, direction, and competitiveness within Apple's AI organization, especially as AI becomes central to its platform strategy.
Why It Matters: Apple faces a growing talent exodus in its AI and Siri divisions, raising questions about its future AI strategy.
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