Meta Welcomes Apple’s Head of AI Models, Ruoming Pang, to Boost New Superintelligence Unit

Apple's head of AI models, Ruoming Pang, is leaving the company to join Meta, according to a Bloomberg report. This move represents another significant acquisition by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to bolster his company’s new AI superintelligence unit. Pang previously led Apple’s internal team responsible for training the foundational AI models that support Apple Intelligence and other on-device AI features. Despite Apple’s prominence in the tech industry, its AI capabilities have lagged behind those of leading companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Meta. Apple has reportedly even explored using third-party AI models to enhance its upcoming AI-powered Siri update. Bloomberg sources suggest that Pang's departure could be the first of many in Apple’s struggling AI division. However, Pang’s expertise in developing compact, efficient on-device AI models could prove valuable to Meta. Zuckerberg has been actively recruiting top AI talent, having recently brought in leaders from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Safe Superintelligence. This latest addition to Meta's team underscores the company’s commitment to advancing its AI capabilities and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving field.