Apple loses another key AI executive to Meta

Apple has lost the head of its foundation models team to Meta, according to Bloomberg. The executive led a group of around 100 engineers focused on core AI models and is now joining Meta’s Superintelligence Labs with a reported multi-million dollar compensation package.

This isn’t the first time Meta has recruited talent from Apple. In recent weeks, at least two other key members of Apple’s AI team have also made the jump, as Meta continues to build out its elite AI division.

The departures come amid delays in Apple’s own AI roadmap and growing reliance on third-party partners like OpenAI. Meanwhile, Meta is positioning itself as a top destination for AI talent, aggressively expanding its capabilities.