Along with a senior Siri executive, Apple Inc. has lost at least four additional AI researchers in recent weeks. The employees have left for companies like Google DeepMind and Meta Platforms Inc. Yinfei Yang, Haoxuan You, Bailin Wang, and Zirui Wang are among the most recent departures. According to various media reports, You and Bailin Wang joined Meta, while Yang departed to launch a new business. You left for Meta’s Superintelligence research arm, and Bailin Wang is working on Meta recommendations.”Apple Facing Strong Turmoil in its AI DivisionThe departures underline the persistent instability within Apple’s AI business. The company has encountered challenges in maintaining its competitive edge in the artificial intelligence sector. The decision to outsource certain technologies to Alphabet Inc.’s Google has caused dissatisfaction among employees. The corporation has experienced a personnel migration in recent months, particularly from its AI ranks. For Zirui Wang, the researcher is collaborating with Google DeepMind, which is assisting Apple in the development of the fundamental AI models that will underpin new features.That includes the technology underlying an enhanced version of the Siri speech assistant that’s launching this year. Stuart Bowers, an Apple executive, also left for Google DeepMind in an unreported development. Among… Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories
