Meta has hired another AI researcher from Apple, potentially exacerbating issues with Siri.

Apple's artificial intelligence division has experienced further departures, with three AI engineers from the Apple Foundation Models team leaving the company in the past week. John Peebles and Nan Du are joining OpenAI, while Zhao Meng is moving to Anthropic.

The Apple Foundation Models team played a central role in developing Apple Intelligence, which launched last year. However, the platform has not kept pace with other leading AI companies. The shortcomings have revealed internal problems at Apple, resulting in a difficult period for the company.

Due to these challenges, Apple is considering incorporating external AI technology to improve its capabilities. One possibility is utilizing Google's Gemini AI to enhance Siri, as promised last year.

Reports also indicate that Apple has considered acquisitions as a solution, with Mistral AI, based in Paris, and Perplexity, known for its AI search engine, being potential targets.

While Apple is losing AI talent, Samsung and Google are integrating advanced AI features into their devices. The Pixel 10 and Galaxy S25 are benefiting from Gemini, while the iPhone 16, designed for Apple Intelligence, is lagging behind.

The iPhone 17 launch on September 9 may not address Apple's internal struggles, but further information about the company's AI strategy is anticipated. Apple may make significant announcements, although following through on them may be less certain than in the past.

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