Apple has reportedly lost its top executive in charge of artificial models to Meta Platforms, as the Facebook parent continues to build up its new “Superintelligence” AI division.

Meta Platforms has recruited Apple’s top executive responsible for AI models, Ruoming Pang, Bloomberg reported, citing individuals familiar with the development. The departure further complicates Apple's AI initiatives as the competition for skilled AI professionals intensifies.

Apple (AAPL, Financials) lost a key artificial intelligence leader to Meta Platforms (META, Financials) as the race for top AI talent intensifies. Ruoming Pang, who led Apple's foundational AI models team,