In its announcement, Apple said Giannandrea's team will focus on integrating machine learning products into the company's products more tightly. The hope is to deliver a better, more intelligent and more natural experience for users than what its products are currently capable of. Plus, they're working to make it easier for developers to add AI features to iOS and Mac applications. Giannandrea has only been with Apple since April, but he's definitely qualified for the role: he led the efforts that made AI features an integral part of many Google products. The company wrote: "Machine learning and AI are important to Apple's future as they are fundamentally changing the way people interact with technology, and already helping our customers live better lives. We're fortunate to have John, a leader in the AI industry, driving our efforts in this critical area."
Less than a year after leaving Apple, John Giannandrea has been named Google's senior VP of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy. In a statement, Google said Giannandrea's focus would be on "integrating machine learning products into the company's products" to deliver an improved, more intelligent and natural experience for users.