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Apple’s Siri AI chief reportedly weighs stepping down or leaving
Mike Rockwell is reportedly considering leaving his role leading Siri AI or leaving Apple altogether.
He helped develop the Vision Pro before taking charge of Apple’s work to revamp Siri.
A possible change could come in 2027, but no decision has been announced.
If Rockwell steps down or leaves, his responsibilities may be shared by former Google AI executive Amar Subramanya and Sebastien Marineau.
There is no indication Craig Federighi plans to leave soon, despite speculation that Marineau could eventually replace him.
The possible departure could bring changes to Apple’s AI leadership as the company manages its revamped Siri.
What Rockwell will do, and whether Apple will reorganize the team, remains unclear.
Apple executive Mike Rockwell is reportedly considering stepping down as head of Siri AI or leaving Apple.
A Bloomberg newsletter report says he is seriously contemplating his future.
One possibility is that Rockwell leaves the Siri AI role during 2027.
If he steps down or leaves, his responsibilities could be shared by Amar Subramanya and Sebastien Marineau.
AppleInsider reported there is no indication Craig Federighi plans to leave Apple in the short term.
- Who
- Mike Rockwell, Apple’s head of Siri AI.
- What
- He is reportedly considering stepping down from the role or leaving Apple.
- When
- He could step down as Siri AI lead during 2027.
- Where
- Apple.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Executive
- Mike Rockwell
- Current role
- Head of Siri AI
- Possible change
- Step down during 2027 or leave Apple
- Possible successors sharing responsibilities
- Amar Subramanya and Sebastien Marineau