Apple loses key AI executive to Meta

Apple is facing a setback as one of its top AI executives, Ruoming Pang, leaves the company to join Meta. Pang was the manager in charge of Apple's AI foundation models (AFM) team, responsible for developing large, general-purpose AI models. His departure comes at a time when Apple is striving to catch up with its rivals in AI advancements such as Samsung, Google, and Meta. While at Apple, Pang led a team of 100 people working on Apple's language models used for Apple Intelligence and other AI features on Apple devices. His move to Meta, along with the recruitment of other AI experts, highlights Meta's focus on building superintelligent AI systems that prioritize safety and benefit to humanity. The departure of Pang raises questions about Apple's AI capabilities and strategy moving forward. Will Apple be able to fill the gap left by Pang and continue to innovate in the AI space? Only time will tell as Apple navigates this transition period and seeks to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.