The Information's TITV Apple's AI Talent Crisis, Robotaxis, and Stargate’s Slow Progress | July 22, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025 Steve Jang, Founder of Kindred Ventures, dives into the fast-evolving world of AI. He explores Apple’s struggle to retain top talent and how it impacts innovations like Siri. Jang also discusses the future of ride-sharing with robotaxis and contrasts it against evolving competition in the browser market, highlighting Perplexity's Comet. Insights on funding strategies for innovative AI startups and the broader tech landscape reveal the competitive nature of attracting skilled engineers in this dynamic field.
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Apple's AI Talent Crisis
- Apple's AI team faces a crisis after losing leader Ruming Peng to Meta.
- Apple's cautious AI ambition and product focus limit its appeal to top AI researchers.
Ruming Peng's Impact at Apple
- Ruming Peng was a key AI talent and leader at Apple who protected and inspired his team.
- His departure created a vulnerable environment, prompting fears of more exits.
Apple's AI Strategic Challenge
- Apple is world-class in consumer tech but has struggled to lead in AI.
- Its lack of a compelling AI strategy causes difficulty attracting top AI talent.