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John Giannandrea to retire as Amar Subramanya joins Apple AI leadership
CUPERTINO: Apple is entering a new chapter in its AI journey as John Giannandrea, senior vice president for machine learning and AI strategy, announces he will step down and serve as an advisor before retiring in spring 2026.
In a major leadership move, Apple has appointed renowned AI expert Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI, reporting to Craig Federighi. Subramanya will oversee Apple Foundation Models, machine learning research, and AI safety and evaluation, bringing his extensive experience from Microsoft, where he served as corporate VP of AI, and Google, where he led engineering for the Gemini Assistant.
Since joining Apple in 2018, Giannandrea has been pivotal in shaping the company’s AI strategy, building a world-class team and driving innovations in Apple Foundation Models, Search and Knowledge, ML research, and AI infrastructure. With his retirement, the balance of his organisation will shift to Sabih Khan and Eddy Cue to streamline operations and align teams more closely.
Apple CEO Tim Cook praised Giannandrea for his contributions, “John played a key role in advancing our AI work, helping Apple innovate and enrich the lives of our users. AI has long been central to Apple’s strategy, and we are thrilled to welcome Amar to Craig’s leadership team to bring his extraordinary expertise to Apple.”
Subramanya’s arrival signals Apple’s ambition to accelerate its AI capabilities, particularly in personalising Siri and other Apple Intelligence features. With Giannandrea’s legacy as a foundation, Federighi’s expanded oversight, and Subramanya’s deep technical know-how, Apple aims to continue delivering intelligent, trusted, and deeply personal experiences for users worldwide.
This leadership shuffle marks an exciting moment for Apple as it positions itself at the forefront of AI innovation while maintaining its commitment to privacy, trust, and user-centric design.
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Jubilant FoodWorks faces Rs 47.5 crore GST demand, plans appeal
Tax authorities flag alleged misclassification of restaurant services
MUMBAI: Jubilant FoodWorks Limited has landed in a tax tussle after receiving a GST demand of Rs 47.5 crore from the office of the additional commissioner of CGST and central excise in Thane, Maharashtra.
The order, issued under the provisions of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, relates to an alleged incorrect classification of certain services under the category of restaurant services. According to the tax authorities, this classification resulted in a short payment of goods and services tax for the period between the financial years 2019-20 and 2021-22.
The demand includes Rs 47.5 crore in GST along with an equal amount as penalty, in addition to applicable interest. The order was received by the company on March 13, 2026.
In a regulatory filing to the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, the company said it disagrees with the order and believes its arguments were not adequately considered.
The company is preparing to challenge the decision and plans to file an appeal. It added that once the redressal process is complete, the demand is likely to be dropped.
Despite the sizeable figure attached to the notice, the company said it does not expect any material impact on its financials, operations or other activities.
The disclosure was signed by Suman Hegde, EVP and chief financial officer, who confirmed that the company received the order at 19:06 IST on March 13 and has already initiated steps to contest it.
The development places the quick service restaurant major in the middle of a tax debate that could hinge on how certain restaurant-linked services are classified under GST rules. For now, the company appears ready to take the matter from the tax office to the appeals desk.
