Apple is restructuring its AI team following the retirement of John Giannandrea, the senior vice president overseeing AI strategy. His departure comes as the company grapples with challenges in its AI initiatives. Giannandrea, who reported directly to CEO Tim Cook, will transition to an advisory role until his retirement next spring. His responsibilities will be redistributed among other senior vice presidents managing software engineering, services, and operations. In a strategic move, Apple has recruited Amar Subramanya from Microsoft, where he previously worked on the Gemini chatbot. He will take on the role of vice president of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi, the head of software. This shift aims to reinvigorate Apple's AI efforts, which have struggled to keep pace with competitors like Google and Microsoft. The changes reflect a broader effort to realign resources and improve Apple’s standing in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.