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Apple’s AI Search Chief Departs for Meta After Brief Tenure, Reports Say

The Apple executive recently appointed to lead development of ChatGPT-like search capabilities for Siri is departing for Meta Platforms, according to sources. This marks the latest in a series of high-profile exits from Apple’s artificial intelligence division as competition in AI intensifies.

Apple’s AI Search Leadership Shakeup

The Apple Inc. executive recently tasked with developing AI-driven web search capabilities is stepping down after just weeks in the role, according to reports from people familiar with the matter. Sources indicate that Ke Yang, who was appointed to lead the company’s Answers, Knowledge and Information (AKI) team, is leaving for competitor Meta Platforms Inc., marking another significant departure from Apple’s artificial intelligence division.