Apple faces internal AI unrest as Siri next-gen development stalls

Reports indicate growing unease inside Apple’s AI organization as several senior engineers and managers have left the company and work on the next-generation Siri has slowed. The situation has raised questions about Apple’s ability to deliver improvements ahead of the rumored 26.4 update.

Key points:

• Multiple senior developers and managers reportedly departed, including leaders of teams working on Siri enhancements.
• Development of the next-gen Siri—one of Apple’s strategic AI-facing features—has reportedly stalled, creating internal concern.
• Potential impacts include delays to feature rollouts, reduced momentum against competitors, and increased pressure on existing teams to deliver.

Apple has historically been cautious about public statements on internal staffing and product timelines; the company has not (publicly) confirmed the reported departures. For context on Siri and Apple’s AI efforts, see Apple’s Siri overview here.

Why this matters: Siri remains a visible consumer-facing AI product for Apple. Talent loss and project delays can slow feature parity with competitors and affect user perception. Observers will be watching whether Apple reorganizes teams, accelerates hiring, or partners externally to regain momentum.

Sources reporting on the internal unrest include recent coverage in business outlets and tech press; readers can refer to reports for more detail (e.g., Bloomberg coverage and a summary on ifun.de).

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