Apple CEO Presses Software Chief to Accelerate AI Roadmap Beyond Siri Improvements

November 8 — According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman in his Power On column, Apple CEO John Ternus has held closed-door meetings with Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi in recent weeks, urging him to accelerate Apple's AI roadmap and advance more AI initiatives beyond Siri improvements. The report said the move stems from Apple's concern that the company is lagging behind competitors in AI.